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 ...

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 ...

Very cold temperatures have forced plant materials into dormancy. That does not mean the end of gardening. During the dormant period is a good time for some pruning.

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 ...

Discover how to prune a Christmas tree. This is a task many neglect when brining a real Christmas tree home for the festive ...

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 ...

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 ...