Seattle residents cherish their trees. From iconic Douglas firs to majestic maples, our urban canopy is a vital part of what makes this city so livable. Yet, as summers grow hotter and drier, trees ...

Q: Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking. And some experts recommend keeping avocado trees at 11 feet. Either I don’t ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Seven deciduous ornamental and fruit trees to prune in January, along with expert trimming tips to help you prune backyard ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

Have you ever heard of Plant Amnesty? It's a non-profit organization founded by Seattle arborist Cass Turnbull. Preventing the mutilation of trees by misguided pruners is one of the organization's ...