Q. When is the time to prune a plum tree and how? At one time I was advised to just take the whips off and remove any dead wood. Thank you again for your time. — Karole A. Hello again, Karole. The ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

I received an email inquiring about pruning practices and immediately began to ruminate on the possibility of a connection between the act of pruning and the fruit known as a prune. It turns out there ...

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 ...

As you bask in the warmth of the home hearth, look back on the gardening season and consider what you might want to do come spring. Got a question? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online ...

If you have fruit trees in your landscape, you should plan to prune them in the next couple of weeks, as early- to mid-March is the best time to perform the task. March marks the end of the dormant ...

Productive fruit trees do not just happen. They result from good cultural practices including pruning, which is often overlooked. Here are some tips on pruning fruit and shade trees. March is a good ...

Autumn is the ideal season to care for your fruit trees. Here are three species you should prune right now to keep them healthy and ensure a generous harvest next year. Which trees are they, and why ...

Winter is here and yet we’re still getting plenty of gardening questions to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty ...

Gardeners who have ornamental trees and shrubs know that sooner or later they will have to prune. However, many are still reluctant to tackle this task. They have the awareness to prune but many times ...