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Winter Pruning

While most pruning work can be done any time of the year without causing any real damage to the tree, winter provides a unique opportunity to really study the structure of the tree. Without any leaves, it is much easier to examine which branches are creating a source...

Dry Trees

Water your trees. Trees that are well hydrated going into the winter are better able to tolerate the cold and dry air of winter. Loss of water through transpiration is the number one reason why conifers (such as spruce, arborvitae, and cedar) get winter burn....

How to Plant a Tree

The ideal time to plant trees and shrubs is during the dormant season and in the fall after leaf drop or early spring before bud break. Weather conditions are cool and allow plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer heat stimulate...