A guide to when and how to prune fan-trained fruit trees for healthy trees and bumper crops, including tips for training trees and pruning established trees.

Something you need to know is that fruit on fruit trees only grows off of new growth. So remember this as you start to prune ...

In advance of the fruit tree pruning demonstration, here is a brief reminder of the principles of fruit tree pruning. Proper pruning shapes the tree to allow good sun exposure. This encourages optimal ...

Striking too early could cause irreversible damage ...

Growing fruit trees in pots is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh produce, even if you have limited space. Container gardening ...

Nine fruits, from strawberries to apples, add soluble fiber, bright color, and steady harvests at home, season by season. For jam.

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start ...

Smaller gardens and yards need smaller trees. These evergreen trees, both conifers and broadleaf, won't grow too tall. Learn more about medium-sized evergreen trees.

February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better flowering in spring.

From sunscreen and rain jackets to allergy relief tablets and gardening tools, these Sam’s Club spring picks can help ...

It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain variety of fruit tree we are the beneficiaries of clonal propagation; that is, the fruit we harvest is coming from canopy growth (called a ...

Anything on a tree that is dead, diseased or damaged can be cut out any time of the year.