Don't prune in early spring, as many trees bleed sap if cut at this time of year. The exceptions to the 'deciduous tree' rule are maple, horse chestnut, birch, walnut and cherry trees which all ...

Snapping is preferred to pruning because it removes latent buds that can develop into another sprout. Young trees will develop faster if a 6-foot diameter circle of grass and weed free soil is ...