I love pruning. Next to weeding, it’s my favorite gardening task. My husband says I like to control my garden rather than tend it, but I like to think I’m shaping and guiding my plants to keep them ...

If you’ve never made any winter pruning mistakes, consider yourself one of the lucky few. Even gardening veterans and master gardeners will tell you how easy it is to accidentally make the wrong cut, ...

A guide to plants to prune in January, including shrubs and vines that flower on new growth, which will reward any trimming ...

Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in Menlo Park will discuss a tree-related topic from general care to planting tips and ...

Do I need to cover my strawberry plants with straw in the winter? I already have cardboard and black plastic under them. Will this be enough to protect the crowns and roots from freezing? Yes, it is a ...

Pruning in winter is an important practice for many flowering plants to ensure their bloom in the spring. However, you'll ...

Winter may look quiet for peach trees, but what you do during dormancy can shape their health, structure, and productivity in ...

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

The silver lining to metro Detroit’s frigid temperatures the past few weeks? It’s created the ideal weather for winter pruning. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources reports cold weather is the ...