Tree Pruning Tips

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Why Do I Need to Prune?

Certified arborist Pete Smith explains when it's necessary to prune your trees and the difference it can make in the landscape. This is part one of a three-part dormant pruning series. Watch next week to learn the five rules for form and function.

Pruning Season for Oak Trees

What are the Rules of Pruning?

Certified arborist Pete Smith shares five rules to follow when pruning your trees. This is part two of a three-part dormant pruning series. Watch part three, the ABC's of Pruning.

The ABC's of Pruning

This is part three of a three-part dormant pruning series. When pruning your trees, there are steps you can follow to ensure you are making the proper cuts and not removing too much off your tree. Tree experts Andrew Pleninger and Chris Luley created The ABCs Field Guide to Young and Small Tree Pruning to help guide the pruning process. The rules of the ABC’s will tell you where to start, what branches to prune, and when you are finished. Follow these rules to help get you started on your tree pruning.