Planting, Pruning & Storm Care

Tree Pruning & Upkeep

4 guides, starting with Crown Thinning Explained: When and How to Do It.

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Crown Thinning Explained: When and How to Do It

Crown thinning selectively removes small branches to open up a tree's canopy. Learn what it does, how much to remove, when to do it and what to avoid.

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Pollarding Trees: When It Helps and When It Harms

Pollarding is a long-term pruning system, not a one-off cut. Find out which trees tolerate it, when it helps, when it harms and how it differs from topping.

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Pruning an Ivory Silk Lilac Tree

How to prune an Ivory Silk Japanese lilac tree: when to cut, how much to remove, dealing with suckers and what happens if you leave it alone.

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Will Cutting Branches Kill a Tree? Common Pruning Mistakes

Cutting branches does not automatically kill a tree, but topping, over-pruning, bad cuts and poor timing can. Learn the common mistakes and how to avoid them.

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