1 Lumber prices can change daily, affecting the total cost. 2  CostHelper readers report paying $1,800-$8,500 to have a handyman or casual labor install a pressure-treated wood deck, or $8-$23 per square foot. 3  Readers who hired a decking contractor report paying $4,400-$20,000, or $16-$50 per square foot.
Pruning is a process that is more important than was once believed. Experiences during infancy and childhood form the connections that shape the development of the brain. Pruning is a key part of brain development because it eliminates the connections that are not used often enough.
Pruning Small Trees and Shrubs. Pruning is considered by some horticulturists to be both a science and an art. The science is involved in the understanding of plant responses to pruning. The art of pruning ensures that when the work is done, the results are visually pleasing or fulfill some predetermined goals.