Tree Care

Proper care of trees can save you money and pay off in better yields, and gorgeous foliage. This on-going series will help you every step of the way so be sure to check for additional videos as they become available. This series is produced by the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service and New Mexico State University. For more information on tree care in your area, contact your local county extension office.

Doña Ana County Extension Horticultural Agent Jeff Anderson prunes an Arizona Ash with branches hanging over a backyard walkway.

Doña Ana County Extension Horticultural Agent Jeff Anderson examines a five-year-old tree that has not grown. He determines that the roots are tangled, cutting off essential nutrients from the soil. He prunes the roots and then replants the tree.

Doña Ana County Extension Horticultural Agent Jeff Anderson demonstrates the proper procedures on how to root prune and plant a dormant tree.

Doña Ana County Extension Agent Jeff Anderson demonstrates how to prune an apricot tree.