Pruning is a huge subject because of the immense number and kinds of plants. So let’s focus on woody flowering ornamentals and fruit trees. Ornamental woody plants that flower on old wood Prune after ...

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...

One common question I’m asked on the Master Gardener Volunteer Helpline is, “When is a good time to prune my trees?” The simple answer is that pruning your trees is not so much about when, as it is ...

Spring is the worst time of year to prune your dogwood tree because you can negatively impact spring blooms. If you want to prune your dogwood trees, any other time of the year is perfect, depending ...

Common advice may be to prune all of your plants back ahead of winter, but this can actually leave fruit trees vulnerable to ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

The International Society of Arboriculture offered the following tips on proper pruning techniques for spring flowering trees: CHAMPAIGN, Ill.-One of the surest signs that warm weather is here to stay ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some plants are already budding for spring, and don't need pruning. But these shrubs benefit from a light pruning in autumn.

Weather in North Florida can be very variable in February. Some days it feels like winter and some days you will swear that spring has arrived. But let’s get one thing straight. History tells us that ...