When tree roots compete with turfgrass for water and nutrients, they usually win the battle. Tree root competition can cause turf thinning that creates unfavorable playing conditions and erosion ...

2. To check growth where space is limited. This is most likely the No. 1 reason you prune. We prune plants to keep them in proper perspective to their location. Remember, picking the right plant for ...

Looking for a winter garden task? Pruning plants, shrubs, and trees can help improve growth and health. Here are some you ...

Q: I had someone trim some tree branches that were too low, but I’m not sure how to check if they did a good job. What do I look for? A: Trees develop their own version of scar tissue after pruning ...

There is a difference between trees that grow in a forest and trees that grow in your yard. They may be the exact same species, but the tree growing in the wild among other trees will likely get much ...

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...

Trees growing in groups blew down less frequently and had less damage than trees growing alone. Trees that were properly pruned had less damage than trees that were unpruned, or improperly pruned.

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

"Root pruning" sounds like such a brutal way to treat a plant. Yet it's a periodic necessity once any potted plant has grown as large as you want it to. Potted plants — like other plants — grow, and ...

VALENTINES DAY IS here and gone, and the too-good weather just keeps rolling onto the North Olympic Peninsula. This means that everyone has been busy biking, walking, hiking, using the kayaks or boats ...