The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your ...

There are perilous weeks ahead for the millions of crape myrtles that have become the ornamental tree of choice in public and private landscapes across the land. This is “crape murder” season, the ...

Early spring is a great time to get the gardening season underway. March is the ideal time to prune trees and bushes. The branches are still bare, revealing the structure of the plant and making any ...

2. Cut up from the underside of the branch, between one-fourth and one-third the diameter of the branch. This keeps the limb from tearing bark off the tree as it falls. 3. Cut all the way through the ...

Althea, or Rose of Sharon, is one of the best small-flowering trees for our area. The hibiscus-like flowers come in colors from white to lavender, giving this little tree a tropical appearance.

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: When is the best time to prune flowering shrubs?

To prune or not to prune, that is the question. Is it the right time? Why am I pruning? How do I prune this plant? What tool should I use? Will I hurt, kill or permanently maim my plant? Doesn't this ...

Flowering trees make for a stunning centerpiece in any yard. They not only signify the arrival of different seasons with colorful, vibrant blooms, but they also lend sweet aromas and a sense of whimsy ...

All of the popular fruit trees produce flowers. Otherwise, they could not produce fruit. The stone fruits, such as almond, apricot, cherry, peach, plum and prune, bloom very impressively at this time ...