You know how, a week or two before Christmas, you brave the elements to cut down the perfect family holiday tree? And how that tree somehow grows on the way home, so that when you get it inside you ...

There are some low branches from a few shade trees hanging over my front sidewalk and driveway that I would like to prune to increase the clearance for people and cars. Is it OK to prune some branches ...

Before spring growth takes over, experts recommend inspecting branches closely for developing buds. A healthy branch will display fairly large, plump buds ready to burst with new growth.