Knowing how to prune a pear tree is essential as December approaches. The colder weather is the perfect time to shape your plant, ensure that it's healthy before the spring growth starts and ...

For homeowners looking for the ideal time to prune, keep in mind that shade trees should also be pruned just before growth ...

The fruit trees with small seeds tend to prefer winter pruning. That includes established apple, pear, and quince trees. Early spring, while your fruit tree is still dormant and before bud break ...

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 ...

Ornamental pear trees (many of you call them Bradford pears ... an “accident waiting to happen” really worth the repeated pruning expense? Not to mention that ornamental pears have now ...

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 ...

We’ve been experiencing fairly warm temperatures and may be looking forward to being outdoors, but don’t start too early on ...

As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for ...