In my last column I mentioned a “topped” street tree. I’d like to use this column to write more explicitly about the misguided practice of tree-“topping”, why it is so bad, and what the proper ...

Anthropologie took the opportunity to restock its iconic Satin Bow Tree Topper, which sold out in the blink of an eye last ...

Topping a tree is one of the worst pruning practice that can be done. Topping is drastically shortening all of a trees branches without regard to where the pruning cut is made. Unfortunately, I saw ...

Tree maintenance is essential for a safe and beautiful yard, but one of the most common trimming techniques could actually be shortening the life of your trees. "Topping" is the practice of cutting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and that means one of our favorite traditions of the year: ...

Traditions of tree topping seem to persist even today. After many years of sharing the negative impact of tree topping, I still find that tree topping is often considered by homeowners. I really think ...

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 ...

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If you need a dose of holiday cheer, step into a luxury hotel. No matter where they are in the world, posh properties tend to decorate for the season in grand fashion, whether it’s an avant-garde ...

It makes sense: Rather than a star or angel, a bow offers a touch of personality—and a DIY mentality—that a traditional Christmas tree topper might not. It’s distinctly feminine, pretty, and serves as ...