Pruning maple trees, birches, and willows in winter is not recommended because they are prone to excessive sap running from ...
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January gardening jobs you can do right now

A little effort now goes a long way later, so tackle these simple tasks this month and get ahead for the growing season ...
With old man winter approaching shortly, December presents a perfect opportunity for a topic that I have personally been waiting to pontificate on… conifers. This wonderful class of botanical ...
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A dedicated pensioner has dedicated 27 years to transforming the space outside his bungalow into a breathtaking garden oasis, now considered one of Britain's most exquisite private gardens. The ...
GRASS VALLEY — Gardeners from all elevations were wowed last weekend by the arboretum-quality landscaping at Conifer Hill, one of seven private gardens open to ticketholders as part of the Nevada ...
Bernadette Vangool Photo Nest Spruce (Picea abies 'Nidiformis') at the Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park. Let’s begin with some definitions. A “mixed border” consists mainly of ...
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SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris said pruning dwarf conifers can be tricky in the Evergreen State because they never stop growing here. He demonstrated on his Hinoki cypress spiralis. “If I ...
“Never yet was a springtime, when the buds forgot to blow.” – Margaret Elizabeth Sangster. “That is one good thing about this world… There are always sure to be more springs.” – L.M. Montgomery. Stay ...
When you think of conifers – trees and shrubs that produce cones -- you probably picture a towering redwood tree or Monterey cypress sweeping over a blustery cliff. And you’re not wrong: these are ...
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 ...