Tree maintenance is essential for a safe and beautiful yard, but one of the most common trimming techniques could actually be shortening the life of your trees. "Topping" is the practice of cutting ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

Question: An arborist offered to “top” my shade tree that has grown so large that branches touch the house. Should I have him do that? Answer: “Topping” is cutting all tree branches back to an ...

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.

Bart Rudolph cuts a tree in the Matanuska Valley's Moose Range on Dec. 4, 2022. (Tegan Hanlon/Alaska Public Media) Bart Rudolph cuts a tree in the Matanuska Valley's Moose Range on Dec. 4, 2022.

You own your house. You mow your lawn. You paint the fence whatever color you like. So naturally, you assume that massive oak ...

Farmer Doug is getting older and is looking to retire, as the next generation is stepping up on the farm. Farmer Doug’s farm has offered holiday greenery for Duluthians for years. Doug’s son takes ...

With the holiday season now in full swing, some Central Oregon families may be thinking of heading into the woods to cut their own Christmas tree. Cutting your own Christmas tree is a time-honored ...