Some plants are already budding for spring, and don't need pruning. But these shrubs benefit from a light pruning in autumn.
Trimming your fruit trees at the wrong time can reduce the tree's total fruit production, its tolerance for cold weather, and its overall health.
Cultivating fruit trees in your garden is incredibly fulfilling. They offer tasty, fresh fruit throughout the growing season and produce fragrant flowers that attract beneficial pollinators. Moreover, ...
A properly trimmed tree can enhance the beauty of your surroundings, encourage growth (or eliminate overgrowth), and keep your property safe. But with hundreds of distinct species in the United States ...
Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...
Recently, while chatting with an arborist friend of mine with decades of experience, he mentioned he saw a tree service working on trees around the townhouses where he lives, which had been contracted ...
Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...
A reader from Blacksburg, Brigitte Flowers, asked me for more information on what plants should be pruned this time of year. She has frequently read "spring or fall" as advice for the best time to ...
A gardening expert has revealed the one pruning mistake that could ruin your hydrangeas — and how to avoid it this autumn.
CORVALLIS – Moderate pruning of highbush blueberries done every year can make the difference between a mediocre and a bumper crop – and produce higher quality berries. Highbush blueberry, a native of ...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Tis’ the season for tree trimming, arborists say now is the time to get tree maintenance done. Taking care of damaged and decaying trees could save homeowners money and avoid ...