All fruit trees, including apple, pear, and plum, should be pruned in the spring as they can be sensitive and don't like to ...

Lemon trees need pruning to shape, improve airflow, and boost fruit production. Here's when you should do it and how to get ...

Farmers are feeling the impact of Tuesday night's freeze. Spring's rollercoaster weather is raising concerns amongst some ...

Learn about the importance of tree diversity and why now is the time to prune back your shrubs. This week on Backyard Farmer, Heather Beyers from Great Plains Nursery shares the importance of tree ...

As noted in our previous column, we have recently neglected our 24-year-old greenhouse and have had to remove accumulated garden items to maintain this working space,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “A ...

Chives are wonderful companions for many garden goodies. Their shallow root system, tolerance of soil types, and aroma makes ...

That urge to grab your pruners the moment temperatures rise is one of the most natural impulses in gardening, and one of the most destructive. Every March, well-meaning gardeners pick up their loppers ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever wanted to grow your own strawberries, you've probably seen those lovely terra cotta strawberry planters with pockets around the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Horticulture experts at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum urge spring pruning while plants are dormant, with tips to prevent tearing and ...

Las Vegas arborist Norm Schilling explains how to prune trees for desert wind, why most people remove too much, and how to spot a bad tree trimmer before it's too late. Here it is, March already, and ...

So you planted an apple tree a few years ago. You pruned it to a sturdy form with all the branches bathing, and fruit finally dangles from those branches. Don’t retire your pruning shears, lopper, and ...