Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

Waiting until the leaves drop in fall is a rule of thumb for pruning shade trees, mainly because you can see bare limbs better, and the job is less “messy” without leaves attached to the cut branches.

Springtime may seem like a great time to get outside with a chainsaw and prune everything in sight, but don’t make that mistake with your oak trees. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources asks ...

Michigan homeowners and landowners should avoid trimming or pruning oak trees from April 15 through July 15, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, to prevent the spread of a ...

Dear Neil: Should I consider pruning this live oak (see photo)? I planted it about three years ago. It has grown from 5 feet to about 12 feet tall. If so, when should I prune it? A: It's usually best ...

As the 2022 growing season winds to a close, the next couple of weeks herald a busy time in the yard. Many of them involve dealing with dead and frost-damaged plants, although there’s a difference ...