Learn how to prune a money tree effectively to promote healthy growth, shape the plant, and keep it looking its best.
Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...
However, if you are having doubts, it’s okay to wait until the buds start to fatten up in late winter or early spring. You’ll ...
Because money trees are fast-growing houseplants, you might find you need to cut yours back from time to time to maintain it at a manageable size. Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) ...
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How to properly prune a money tree

The money tree (Crassula ovata) is considered easy to care for, robust–and a good luck charm. However, over the years, the ...
Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.
Years of improper pruning have taken their toll on this crape myrtle tree. (Alan Windham, University of Tennessee) QUESTION: While visiting a local mall, I noticed the crape myrtles had all been cut ...
Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 percent of the tree to prevent it from going into shock. Use clean, sharp ...
I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, ...
There is a difference between trees that grow in a forest and trees that grow in your yard. They may be the exact same species, but the tree growing in the wild among other trees will likely get much ...
Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...