If you’ve never made any winter pruning mistakes, consider yourself one of the lucky few. Even gardening veterans and master gardeners will tell you how easy it is to accidentally make the wrong cut, ...

Pruning in winter is an important practice for many flowering plants to ensure their bloom in the spring. However, you'll ...

As temperatures drop, muscadine vines across North Florida enter their winter dormancy. Dormancy is essential for protecting ...

Winter is usually quiet for most gardens. However, there are some things you can do to optimize your garden for spring. One ...

Winter may look quiet for peach trees, but what you do during dormancy can shape their health, structure, and productivity in ...

Do I need to cover my strawberry plants with straw in the winter? I already have cardboard and black plastic under them. Will this be enough to protect the crowns and roots from freezing? Yes, it is a ...

Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in Menlo Park will discuss a tree-related topic from general care to planting tips and ...

Grab a clean pair of pruners and cut away any dead, damaged, or diseased wood on any type of hibiscus at any time of year.

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.

The silver lining to metro Detroit’s frigid temperatures the past few weeks? It’s created the ideal weather for winter pruning. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources reports cold weather is the ...