A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

So you planted an apple tree a few years ago. You pruned it to a sturdy form with all the branches bathing, and fruit finally dangles from those branches. Don’t retire your pruning shears, lopper, and ...

Pruning saws are a garden essential. A step between pruners and chainsaws, pruning saws are designed to cut through mid-size branches that could be ruining your tree's aesthetics, and more importantly ...

Pruning is an integral part of growing healthy plants. However, pruning mistakes can be very detrimental, introducing shock or infection to an otherwise thriving shrub, tree, or flower. If done ...

Money trees (Pachira aquatica) are popular houseplants thanks to their attractive growth habit and the fact that they're safe to grow around pets. While they're generally considered easy to maintain ...

Table of Contents Introduction Regular Inspections Proper Watering Techniques Mulching Best Practices Pruning Guidelines ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

February is a pivotal month for home gardeners across North America. As winter fades and spring approaches, many are eager to get outside and tend to their gardens. Pruning in February can set the ...

One of the most common questions we receive in Extension is: When is the best time to prune my fruit trees? The general rule of thumb is to prune in late winter or early spring, while trees are still ...

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 ...