“For most basic pruning around the yard, bypass, or hand pruners, also known as garden or pruning shears, are your first go-to tools. Best for making clean cuts through living plants and tree branches ...

The leaves already have started to turn, and that means it’s time to think about pruning some of those pesky dead or poorly formed branches out of your trees. It’s good to wait until the tree is ...

There are several principles needed for proper pruning of trees and shrubs. But one of the most important steps begins even before you start, said Gaylord Moore, University of Missouri extension ...

Shrubs such as dogwood or spirea can be pruned in the winter, encouraging a healthy spring flush. Heavy pruning of evergreen ...

“In life, when you encounter mean and hurtful people, treat them like sandpaper. No matter how rough they may scrub you, you end up polished and smooth.” — Nishan Panwar. “Feeling a little blue in ...

CORVALLIS – Moving into a new house often comes with an intimidating proposition for many homeowners – mature trees thick with branches that need serious pruning. Knowledge is everything when it comes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to garden maintenance, pruning is one of the jobs that sits firmly at the top of the to-do list. During the colder ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

It may be cold outside, but January is prime rose-pruning time in Southern California, so bundle up, don some thick, preferably elbow-length gloves, and get snipping. Not sure how to start? Luckily, ...

(StatePoint) If you are like most homeowners, you need to prune trees, shrubs, bushes andother plants in your yard from time to time. But do you know which tool is best suited for each particular job?