TORRETTA, Sicily — Watching Giovanni Caruso prune an olive tree is like observing a mountain climber decide how to reach the next hand-grip in a cliff. He chooses his path with deliberation. He even ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Mature, healthy trees are among the most valuable assets on any residential property. After all, a fifty-year-old tree cannot easily be replaced. However, despite their size and strength, trees still ...

Here's what to consider before pruning your trees in summer. Proper tree care often involves pruning. While the technique is important, timing also plays a role in the tree's well-being. We asked ...

ANSWER: Winter is not a good time for pruning those trees. Hold off until spring when budding starts to begin. Now, however, is a good time to do light pruning of olive trees and deciduous trees that ...

As we continue through our “winter” we can still accomplish some useful goals for the coming spring and summer. Of the cultural practices we can do for maintaining woody ornamental plants, chief among ...