Don’t be a plant wrecker. Prune well and you help a tree or shrub remain healthy.

However, far too many healthy large trees are damaged by incorrect pruning. Simply reducing the height of a large tree by topping does not make it safer.

How much should be pruned? Can we trim the sides and top of the tree? Is pruning the tree necessary? How big will the tree get? Ours blooms from September to November.

The reasons to prune a mango tree As mentioned already, but worth reinforcing, pruning mango trees helps keep them healthy and fruitful.

A bit of maintenance will lead to beautiful plants and a bountiful harvest. Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However ...

If you cut back into bare branches to obtain the height you want, the tree might indeed grow back, but would probably take about 10 years to return to a nice form, and this with quite a lot of work.

It is best to prune less aggressively or wait another year or two if the tree is under stress due to drought, disease or insect damage, or if it has been aggressively pruned in the last couple of ...

Pruning also controls tree size. If left to their own devices, apple trees can become large, with the best fruits high on the outer perimeter where better sunlight encourages flowering and ...

We show you how to properly prune a peach tree for great peaches and a healthy tree.

Q:We obtained the start of a tree dahlia last year, and it has grown up and bloomed. Now it looks really ugly. I understand I should prune it. Can you tell me when and how to do it?

Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However, pruning is still important because it can lower the risk of fungal issues ...

Also, consider hiring a professional certified arborist if the tree has gotten large enough to require chainsaws or ladders. A professional will know the safest methods to prune your tree.