Q.: I have a number of cedar trees and some of them are in need of trimming, but I would like to know when is the best time to trim. I don't want anything to happen with them, like the ...

“In 1978, when I moved to this property, it already had six trees, each approximately 40 to 50 feet tall,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “They could have been in place since 1936, … ...

If you have cedar trees that need to come down, why let them go to waste? Instead, you can easily transform them into quality ...

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 ...

While you’re pruning, you also can fertilize your trees and shrubs to nourish them before spring. Use a two-to-three-month controlled release, balanced fertilizer.

Homes & Gardens Fruit trees need attention this time of year. Here’s a guide to planting, pruning and spraying Published: Feb. 22, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

This week’s final article on pruning focuses on evergreen trees. There is a big difference in timing the pruning of pines versus spruces and others. Pruning pines at the wrong time means no more ...

Dormant pruning, trimming trees and shrubs during the period when they are not actively growing, typically occurs in late fall through the winter.

Cedar Rapids employee Jeremy Kuda prunes a tree Wednesday along First Avenue E in downtown Cedar Rapids. Winter is the perfect time to prune deciduous trees because the branch architecture is more ...

A project is underway to prune hundreds of trees on campus in an effort to protect and enhance their health and longevity.