tree pruning

Proper pruning of trees is an act of love

February 18, 2024 | By Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension

MILAN, Ill. — In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I want to share one of my great horticulture loves with you … pruning. I love the idea, the exercise, the science and the potential it has for significantly improving the health and longevity of woody plant material. Since trees are large, long-lived plants in our…