Homes & Gardens on MSN

Arborists reveal when to prune a birch tree to keep it healthy and beautiful, plus when not to trim

Birch trees are magnificent trees to have in any garden. While they bring charm, color and character to a space, they have ...
Yahoo

Should You Trim Trees in Fall or Wait Until Spring? Arborists Explain When It Helps—and When It Hurts

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...
Martha Stewart on MSN

Can You Trim Your Neighbor's Tree if It's Hanging Over Your Property Line?

Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected species, permits, and proper pruning techniques can limit what’s allowed. Talk to your neighbor first, stay on your side ...
WTVF

Is Your Neighborhood Tree a Hidden Danger? Arborist shares why a tree checkup matters

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — After a week of wind and rain, people were eager to get outside and enjoy the sunshine on Friday. The weather is nice, but the water remains. During a walk through Sevier ...
LAist

So There's Something Arborists Say We Should Stop Doing To Trees. It's Called 'Topping'

Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth ...
Purdue University

Simple Steps to Care for Your Tree: Mulching, Purdue Landscape Report

Purdue Landscape Report: Tree care, in many cases, can be expensive if you require the assistance of an arborist for pruning or removals. Extreme weather events, characterized by extensive rain and ...
The Daily Princetonian

Right tree, right place: Branching into tree management with arborist Taylor Sapudar

Legend has it that when General Hugh Mercer was injured in battle in 1777 on the Princeton battlefield, he refused to leave his troops, instead laying in the shade of a sturdy white oak tree to await ...
WUSA

DC cherry blossoms: Remember to take care of the trees, arborist says

WASHINGTON — It's the official first day of spring, the first day of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the blossoms are halfway to peak bloom. That means very soon, thousands of people will ...
WESA

Is your beloved tree a zombie? Pa. arborists say check on it

A "zombie" ash tree affected by the invasive emerald ash borer but could survive with proper treatment, left of two ash trees that are irreparably damaged by the insect at Szymanek Park in Warminster, ...
KTVU

Arborists busy clearing out toppled limbs, dead trees in aftermath of atmospheric river

SAUSALITO, Calif. - After last week's massive storms, arborists and tree-trimming companies are taking advantage of the clearer skies to clear out debris and dead trees that might pose a problem in ...
Times Union

Competitors out on a limb at New York's tree-climbing championship in Washington Park

ALBANY — Passersby found themselves looking up Saturday in Washington Park, as competitors took to the branches for the state’s tree climbing championship. While many may remember clambering up trees ...