Pruning almond trees is an essential practice for any home gardener looking to ensure healthy trees and maximize nut production. With the right techniques and timing, you can help your almond trees ...

Which branches — if any — should you be cutting off your young trees? You can't glue the wrong choices back on!

Pruning an avocado tree can be bad or good, depending on when and how you wield your pruning shears. For example, if cut too much off at once or prune at the wrong time, you could damage your tree and ...

Follow these tips on how to prune citrus trees to encourage strong branches and improve fruit production. Knowing when and how to prune citrus trees (lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, ...

Just a few cuts can maintain their natural beauty.

We’re deep into fall and gardening is winding down, but there are still things gardeners wonder about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon ...

Table of Contents Introduction Regular Inspections Proper Watering Techniques Mulching Best Practices Pruning Guidelines ...

For consistent production of large, well-colored, blemish-free fruit, pruning is nearly as important as controlling pests on your trees. Pruning can also make it easier for you to reach and harvest ...

Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our December home & ...

Containerized trees are often buried too deeply in their containers. Always locate the trunk/root flare before planting to give your tree a good start in your landscape. Exactly when to start your ...

Gardeners who have ornamental trees and shrubs know that sooner or later they will have to prune. However, many are still reluctant to tackle this task. They have the awareness to prune but many times ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - The first of the year is an ideal time to learn more about pruning, for pruning time is right around the corner. The Oregon State University Extension Service has a guide, online or ...