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“Stress from summer over-pruning can result in waterspouts,” Vaughan says, referring to the shoots that arise from the base ...
September marks a turning point in the garden. The summer heat starts to fade, and it's time to think about what comes next. Whether you're planning for a ...
Our local forests have far fewer oak trees than were present in the 1800s and yet, of all our native trees, the oak tree is ...
'Peach trees need at least 20% full sun in the summer in order to produce flower buds for next year's crop. The top of the ...
If you’ve ever come across a well-grown wisteria vine, you might remember how breathtaking it was! The lavender-blue flowers cascade from the branches in a spectacular display of beauty, combined with ...
Can you have too many blooms in your garden? Absolutely not. Plant one or a combination of these trees for an outdoor space ...
Four years ago, the Caldor Fire burned 221,835 acres in El Dorado, Alpine and Amador counties, as it climbed the western ...
The best time to prune most fruit trees is in late winter or early spring, says Boersma, while the tree is still dormant, but ...
I had a column about pruning spring-blooming plants. Always prune them after they finish blooming. This is because they set ...
Minnesota. In 2024, over 700,000 acres of trees were defoliated in the state due to the current outbreak, the largest amount ...
With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard.