With the right tools and techniques, you’ll get the tree pruning job done safely and keep your tree healthy and strong.

When I got the idea for this article, I thought that pruning trees would be an easy subject to write about. Turns out, tree pruning is complex and like many gardening subjects, once again, I realized ...

Regular tree maintenance can increase property value by up to 15%. Properly placed and maintained trees enhance curb appeal and energy efficiency. Professional arborists can provide tailored care to ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Here in Louisiana, most people know that hurricane season officially begins each summer on June 1 and that most of the damage that our homes and properties received during ...

Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...

Larry Stein, Ph.D., professor and Regents Fellow in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences and AgriLife Extension fruit specialist, Uvalde, said now is the time to plant, and homeowners ...

Proper tree planting techniques, according to University of Minnesota tree specialists, include digging a hole wide enough for roots to spread out but not too deep — the tree root flare where the ...

Plant a tree? The job can be considerably more work unless we know what to do. "There's a reason landscaping is a profession," said Sean Barry, a spokesman for the Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska ...

is your neighborhood reporter San Patricio and Aransas County. CORPUS CHRISTI — There is only 22 days until Christmas Day and people across the Coastal Bend are feeling the holiday season as they stop ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The joy of a real Christmas tree can't be beat. Whether you cut your own at a tree farm, or find one at ...

Before you start pruning, it’s important to understand how all the parts of a tree work together. The trunk, also known as the central leader or main stem, runs water between the roots and the leaves ...