Taking the time to select the right kind of tree can save homeowners substantial expense and trouble in the long term.

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's ... If you want the tree to grow taller, leave the leaders ...

Cleco is proactively trimming ... you’re planting trees at home, be mindful of where those power lines are — choose smaller ornamentals instead of tall trees that could grow into the lines.” ...

Coppicing involves pruning growth back to, or near, ground level in winter and is used for coloured willow and hazel varieties. The same trees respond to pollarding, which is a taller version of ...