DEAR NEIL: We have moved into a 50-year-old house that has a mature Arizona ash. It’s too wide for where it is. I’m afraid its branches will break in a storm. When can it be pruned? Dear Reader: You ...

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 ...

Don't prune fruit trees too early and never trim spring-flowering shrubs in the winter. Avoid spreading fireplace ashes and minimize the use of deicing salt. If the ground isn't frozen, don't stop ...