Fruit trees require some care and upkeep to ensure they produce, but only two types can be pruned in the winter.

There's no one month in which all fruit trees should be pruned since each variety has different needs, and there are different reasons for pruning, whether that's trimming off leafy growth to ...

Expert gardener explains which plants and trees need pruning in January, as it will promote growth later in the year for lush ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

Pruning plants is one task you can take care of now before spring gardening gets busy. Learn which plants benefit, along with ...

Prune fruit trees in late winter or during early spring dormancy for faster healing and stronger growth. Prune lightly in summer to shape trees, but avoid fall or early winter cuts that risk cold ...

If you want a lush garden full of growth this spring and summer, there are some important jobs you need to do now.

On the day I am writing this column, it is cold outside. In fact, local weatherman Bob Reeves says it will be the coldest night of this winter season. He also says we are in for a warm-up during the ...

Q:My pear tree did just fine this year but I am wondering when to prune it? A:Prune late fall or early spring. Prune very lightly. Remove weak, crossing or dead branches. Q:I have hail damage to ...

Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in spring. This is especially true when we start ...

After all, the story goes, winter is the safest time when most of these plants are leafless, virtually dormant and therefore less likely to bleed from pruning wounds. The reality is that spring or ...