You can help shape the evergreen tree by removing selected large stems or cutting old stems back to a bud. But do show restraint, and never remove more than one-third of the tree when pruning.

When pruning a large branch, be sure to undercut a small distance closer to the trunk on the underside of the targeted branch ...

Cutting back trees when they are actively growing in ... However, some gardeners prune evergreens to encourage bushier growth. On pines, this would normally be late spring or early summer, when ...

Most evergreen shrubs do not need thinning ... This is often seen on London plane trees and can be used on eucalyptus. After pruning, make sure you feed and mulch the plant. After a summer's ...

making April or early May a better time to prune. Pines are typically pruned during candling in May and June. As also mentioned last week, most evergreen trees do not need to be pruned at all.

ornamental obelisks and through the branches of trees and shrubs. For the best display you'll need to know when to prune. There are many varieties of clematis, some evergreen and some deciduous ...

Penn State Extension is offering a Pruning for Professionals workshop, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the York County office ...