As winter rapidly approaches and leaves disappear from trees, gardeners’ thoughts turn from raking to pruning. The dormant season is an ideal time for pruning trees, especially since they’re “at rest” ...

If you have fruit trees in your landscape, you should plan to prune them in the next couple of weeks, as early- to mid-March is the best time to perform the task. March marks the end of the dormant ...

Fall is a great time to be outside in our landscapes and gardens. We take stock of which plants are looking good and which plants seem to need a little help. It is natural to want to "do" something to ...

The Evergreen State is well-known for its abundance of lush forests and trees, with environmentalists working every day to tend to the health of the state’s natural habitat. The state also features ...

Purdue Landscape Report: I hear this complaint or issue more frequently, “what can I do about the neighbor’s tree?” or “my neighbor just butchered my tree!”. Often, we see issues with a neighboring ...

Pruning your cherry blossom tree will keep it healthy and blooming year after year. The cherry blossom tree (Prunus serrulata) is renowned for its delicate pink-and-white flowers, serving as a ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

Dear Roger: I need some general pruning guidelines. When do you prune dogwoods, crape myrtles, hollies azaleas and other plants? — Frank Woodson, Southern Pines Dear Frank: In general, prune whenever ...