Assessing a tree's health throughout the year is a crucial prerequisite to pruning.Here we learn the best techniques for pruning California native trees in the fall and winter.

Seasonally appropriate pruning and ideas for various garden styles. In the spring, there is time to learn the basics to healthy cuts and selecting the right tools.

Native gardens sometimes need a bit of pruning. When you think about pruning any plant, ask yourself what do you want to change, and what do you want to achieve?

Proper pruning techniques can help enhance nature's beauty. Take a look at woody California native plants and consider how pruning might best improve each plant.