This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions recently ...

Whether fresh from the tree, sun-dried, sulfur-treated, or preserved as apple butter, cider, brandy, or vinegar, the apple is ...

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If you look forward to harvesting fruit from your own apple trees to make jams, pies, and jars of apple butter, the first step is ensuring you have healthy trees. Set your apple trees up for a ...

A long-standing Hinsdale program has started up again and will continue through April 2026. Residents and visitors to the village are likely to see tree pruning taking place in parts of Hinsdale, ...

Last year, Wallace and Gromit were projected on to the Battersea Power Station’s 330-feet tall chimneys. The year before, work by David Hockney. This year, it could be yours. A U.K. competition ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

Bare root fruit trees at a nursery, Holly Guenther. Nothing says fall like biting into a fresh, crisp apple. While a few varieties are available in stores, growing your own apples can be a rewarding ...

Storm-ready trees are structurally sound and properly maintained to minimize the risk of damage during harsh weather. Removing dead, weak or oversized limbs can help make your trees sturdy enough to ...

With the height of hurricane season here, you should know how to minimize wind damage. Trees and shrubs can grow too large or unbalanced to be able to withstand windstorms so it is wise to learn how ...