Q: A neighbor told me that our tree is full of “water sprouts.” He told us that they needed to be pruned off immediately as they are not good branches to have on the tree. Tell me what they are and ...

Water sprouts are shoots that develop on the trunk and branches of trees. If the tree has many water sprouts, the best approach is usually to leave some of them because sprouts can help a tree rebuild ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — This time of year, you may notice water sprouts on some of your trees, especially fruit trees. Now is a good time to prune those off! Dan Gjerston, an arborist at the University ...

About now the gardens should be planted, and it is time to turn our attention to the trees and shrubs on the property. New growth is almost fully expanded and pruning of spring flowering shrubs can ...

Maeve asks: When is the recommended period of time to prune the vertical water sprouts out of my ornamental plum tree? Each year they grow several feet. Plum trees are recognized for their tendency to ...