Pruning is ideal for many plants in or before winter because they are dormant, so stress on the plant is minimal. However, not everything needs to be pruned. In many cases, it's better to leave some ...

I first tasted hardy kiwis about 10 years ago. They were offered to me by a grower as "Sweet Anna" kiwis, a name inspired by the fruit's Russian varietal name, ananasnaya. Back then, these tiny, ...

PITTSFIELD — In Burbank Park, long, woody vines climb the trees to the forest canopy. Once there, they spread their leaves over the branches holding them up, stealing sunshine from their hosts. Over ...

It’s that time of year. Gardens are awake and you’ve got questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

February is a good time to do late winter pruning. Roses, some hydrangeas, fruit trees and winter-weary perennials can all be pruned now. Here are some answers to the most asked questions on pruning ...