Arizona monsoon storms can leave behind more than obvious broken branches. Learn how proper pruning, healthy roots, and smart preparation can reduce storm damage—and what to look for after high winds to determine whether your tree needs pruning, professional evaluation, or removal.

Should you paint pruning cuts with wound sealer? For decades the answer was yes—but modern arboriculture tells a different story. Learn why most Arizona landscape trees are better off without routine pruning paint, how trees naturally compartmentalize wounds, and what practices actually promote long-term tree health.