The basic tools are hand pruners, hedge and lopping shears, a pruning saw, a pole pruner, a pole saw to reach high parts of the tree, and a chain saw. Hand pruners can be used for cutting twigs ...

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and shrubs.

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

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

Jillian Patrie | University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Extension ...

WELL, HERE WE go — now that the severe cold weather set in and then, just like that, it’s gone, means you need to prune, baby, prune!

Winter is a great time to prune the trees in your garden ... to make a clean cut just outside the branch collar using sharp tools. For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service ...

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 ...

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