As spring approaches, many of us will reach for the pruners or contact a tree care company to have our shade trees pruned. Pruning can improve tree health, safety, and longevity by removing dead, ...

The annual practice of butchering trees is in full swing. Tree topping, the practice of cutting large branches back to stubs, is often mistakenly employed by homeowners aiming to reduce tree size or ...

With Arbor Day events in the news, so is debate on tree topping. Tree topping is frowned upon by arborists and others, but the practice is widespread as people seek to improve views, stop trees from ...