Renewal pruning of an overgrown shrub occurs over three years and requires the gradual removal (15-20%) of the oldest and tallest of branches each year, leaving only younger branches. This method is ...

There's a difference between pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. Learn when to use each method to promote growth and good health.

The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to host CJ Walke, orchard program manager at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, for another installment in the ...

Proper pruning will help develop a branch framework that makes harvesting fruit easier to pick and improve the quantity and ...

Imagine stepping outside on a crisp fall morning and picking a fresh apple straight from your own back yard or biting into a sun-warmed peach. Growing your own fruit isn’t ...

Lynn AlbertsonN.C. Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension is hosting a Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with N.C. State Fruit Tree Specialist, Dr. Mike Parker, from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb.

Late winter may still feel like hibernation season, but for homeowners with backyard orchards and berry patches, it’s prime ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

A GARDENING expert has revealed the jobs you can still get ticked off while it’s cold and frosty – and your snowdrops need ...

In the U.S., only about 664 tons of ginger were produced in 2024 — just 0.7% of what Americans consumed. Few crops illustrate ...

While around town, you’ve probably seen many dead and/or dying trees. And you’ve probably heard about Emerald ash borer, the little green bug that is killing our ash trees. With ...

Gardeners preparing their landscapes for the growing season should pay close attention to proper pruning practices.