Put your pruning shears away this spring when it comes to these eight kinds of ... creating positive pressure. Bleeders include beech, birch, elm, hornbeam, ... prune trees in summer instead. 3.

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.

Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian The Burrell elm on Southwest 10th Avenue was Portland's first Heritage Tree. Elm tree owners take note: No pruning will be allowed after Wednesday. The annual ...

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Just follow these easy guidelines. Elizabeth Exstrom: Pruning trees correctly involves the right tools and some planning ...

Once the tree is 2 to 5 years old, prune it to improve canopy shape, structure and health. Never remove more than 25 percent of the tree canopy when pruning. Begin by removing any dead, diseased ...

Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence.

Saskatchewan’s annual pruning ban on elm trees begins on April 1st and will run until Aug. 31. This provincial ban happens each year to try and slow the spread of Dutch elm disease , which is ...

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.