Use sharp, clean cutting tools to avoid spreading diseases. Cut with a hedge trimmer whose blade is at least 2 inches larger ...

Ranging from 8.5 mm to 14 mm long and 3.1 mm to 3.4 mm wide, the beetle is difficult to spot. Within a decade of its establishment in a population, 99 per cent of the ash trees die, according to ...

Bartlett Arborist Representative Harrison Shaw and a team of his fellow Bartlett arborists recently pruned the spectacular hardwood hedge that surrounds Elm Bank’s beautiful Italianate Garden. The ...

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They are much sturdier than shears with longer handles. If pruning has not been done for a long time, some branches may be too big to cut with loppers, in which case a pruning saw will be needed.

The use and handling of pruning tools and ladders will be covered as well. The class will be at Harmony’s Sebastopol store, 3244 Gravenstein Hwy N. Classes are free but you must register in ...

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However, it can also be spread via the trees’ connected root systems, by movement of firewood, or by contaminated pruning tools.

Fall is the best time to prune elms; elm bark beetles do not fly in autumn. Don’t prune oak trees in spring or summer when sap-feeding beetles actively spread oak wilt disease.

Keep trees, shrubs, and perennials in top shape with these tips on when you should never prune plants. Related: The 12 Best Pruning Shears to Keep Your Garden in Check 1. During drought.

Learn more about diseases that affect Toronto’s trees. Find important definitions to help you understand threats to trees. Trees are resilient and can recover from most insect feeding and ...