So what is the right time to prune oak trees and why is getting it right so important? Whether trimmed for health, safety, or ...

Spring and summer are considered “the no-pruning season” for oak trees, to help stop the spread of oak wilt disease.

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says mature trees such as oak or maples with larger leaves can make it tough for turfgrass ...

Prune in late winter or early spring. Smooth hydrangea can be trimmed to about 12 inches off the ground. Panicle hydrangea ...

I simply refuse to let the recent dour weather dampen my enthusiasm for the onset of spring. Bulbs are up and beginning to ...

When pruning large limbs off trees, begin with an undercut first. This is a cut from the bottom up, about one-third of the way through the limb, 4 inches or so away from the main trunk.

While white oak trees can be affected, they are more resistant and less likely to die from the disease. How can you help? Do not prune oak trees during the growing season. If you do need to prune ...

The recent chopping down of a 500-year-old oak tree by the owners of a Toby Carvery has again highlighted the complicated ...