The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...

Follow these tips on how to prune citrus trees to encourage strong branches and improve fruit production. Knowing when and ...

Pruning is essential for attractive, healthy trees and shrubs and improves the quality of flowers, fruit and foliage. The ...

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

Gardeners growing fruits, including apples, pears and raspberries, should mark their calendars this month. February is an ...

My last article discussed how to prepare seedlings for growing plants. In February, the gardener needs to consider what plants require some form of pruning before the gardening season. Pruning ...

AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS By Nathan Winter Extension Educator – Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County The spring time weather will soon be heading our way. Prune apple ...

As the winter’s snow melts away, spring chores and promises slowly take shape and gardeners begin sharpening and oiling their pruning tools. Is late winter and early spring the best time to ...

When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause branches to tear, leading to wounds on the tree that will attract disease. It's also important to have a pruning saw ...

Cherry blossom trees love the sun! They need at least six hours of full sun each day to grow and bloom their best. Picking ...