Don't prune in early spring, as many trees bleed sap if cut at this time of year. The exceptions to the 'deciduous tree' rule are maple, horse chestnut, birch, walnut and cherry trees which all ...

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should leave your trees in great shape. Typically, pruning is done using a pruner, lopper or ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

And while many may look to pruning, fruit tree care expert and founder of Orchard People Susan Poizner has advised against it, adding that it can actually do more harm than good during the colder ...

Prune hybrid tea (large-flowered) roses and floribunda, but don’t hard-prune, just cut back selectively to protect the plant ...

This reduces the risk of silver leaf disease which is most widespread in winter. Initial pruning and training of young trees is best carried out in spring, just as the buds are breaking. Other pruning ...

As for the optimal time to get out in the garden, the Jacksons Nurseries team suggested that autumn is the best time for all varieties to stop trees from "bleeding" sap. Pruning outside the ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Trees are incredible survivors in spite of the challenges from pests of all kinds, including us! They are vulnerable to injuries such as mechanical wounds from lawn equipment, ...

Parking your car near trees and bushes can be unavoidable at times, but it often comes with the risk of getting your car covered in tree sap, which is both messy and can damage a car’s paintwork.