Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune them? A: Late winter or early spring is ...

I HAVE BEEN pruning evergreens now for the last two weeks at a fever pitch! That is because late November and all of December is the ideal time to prune your conifers and softwoods. And the trimmings ...

Pruning is essential to the health of many landscaping trees, but did you know that your Christmas tree can benefit from pruning, too? Yes, even cut ones.

Most bushes that flower in the summer do so on new growth. That means you can prune anything you like in the spring, since the new growth hasn’t started yet. Butterfly bush and rose of sharon fall ...

During this time of year, one of the most frequently-asked questions we Master Gardeners handle is, “Can I prune my (insert name of tree or shrub here) yet?” The answer varies, depending on which ...

Pruning can be a daunting task for gardeners. Like most gardening, it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it. Understanding the basics helps one determine the level of detail they ...

The economic downturn didn't stop people from buying Christmas trees, although smaller, less expensive evergreens proved to be most popular, Sonoma County tree sellers said Tuesday. People snapped up ...

A GREAT WAY to enhance your yard and entrance-way is to incorporate evergreen displays around your house and/or business. And since November is the perfect time to prune your evergreens, let us ...

In this video I demonstrate how to get large balled and burlap evergreen conifer trees planted with success. These large, long lived trees deserve special attention when planting, and for that reason ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...