When it comes to pruning, timing is essential. If pruned in September, some plants will not flower next year or will lose ...

Japanese maples require precise care to prevent leggy growth, especially when young, and benefit notably from proper ...

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Japanese maple trees are a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance - but they require precise care to ...

Osage orange is a small to medium-sized tree or large shrub, planted across the United States for hedges, ornamental use, and shade. Originally it was found in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The name ...

In the wake of our recent catastrophic fires, much can be written about the value of firescaping and its principles, and I will get to that subject in a moment, but first let me say a few words about ...

1. When pruning, it is advisable to disinfect pruning shears when moving from one plant to the next so as to prevent the spread of pathogens – bacteria, fungi, and viruses – that cause disease. Common ...

Each year in mid- to late October, the OSU Extension office fields questions about hedge apples, an oddity of nature which seem to fall from the sky in autumn. These large and heavy fruits with an odd ...

Meyer lemons are juicy additions to the garden, but you do have to know how to prune them to optimize fruit production.