A winter garden is a stark contrast to the vibrant leaves and buds that emerge from stems and soil each spring. Bare branches ...

Pruning certain plants when dormant during the colder months can help reduce stress and create "vigorous and healthy growth" ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants ...

Cultivating fruit trees in your garden is incredibly fulfilling. They offer tasty, fresh fruit throughout the growing season and produce fragrant flowers that attract beneficial pollinators. Moreover, ...

The air is getting crisp, the leaves are putting on their final fiery show, and you’re cozied up with a mug of cider. But ...

When is a good time to prune my fruit trees? Fall is absolutely the worst time for pruning fruit trees. The best time to prune fruit trees is when the trees are dormant, although under certain ...

Mid to late winter is generally the best time to prune trees, according to our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey. "Most trees benefit from pruning while they're dormant ...

Most young fruit trees need at least a few years of growth before they're mature enough to bloom and set fruit. The male flowers on a Sensation box elder add color and beauty to the spring landscape.

Tending fruit trees for home produce takes special care, including pruning. And with pruning, there are three important aspects to keep in mind: timing, frequency and procedure. Here are questions ...

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

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 ...