While yard and gardening maintenance slows down in winter, it's actually prime pruning time for certain trees. Take care of ...

Just because it's winter doesn't mean there aren't any gardening tasks to take care of in your yard. This type of tree is ...

Looking for a winter garden task? Pruning plants, shrubs, and trees can help improve growth and health. Here are some you ...

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A well-cared for tree requires some pruning, whether to enhance its natural shape to reveal its character; to control its size in relation to its surroundings; to increase or control flower and fruit ...

Pruning is essential if you want to keep your fruit trees healthy. Doing this will stimulate healthy growth, and over time, help the tree develop stronger branches. With most apple trees, November is ...

Don't put away your gardening tools just yet! While winter may mean that activity in your garden is slowing down for the year, there may be a few tasks left to cross off your chore list before hanging ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

Sally and George Peterson are DIY gardeners who have transformed a rough hillside with a lake view into a tree-laden landscape with organic vegetables and herbs growing in raised planter beds and a ...