Key Points Prune Japanese maples in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the tree.Stick to the tree’s natural form and avoid over-pruning to maintain health and balanced structure ...

Annual pruning can help maintain your tree’s health, but let its growth guide you. If the tree has areas of dense growth, inward- or upright-growing shoots, or poor structure, pruning is in order. The ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Is there a ...

Prune before new growth begins.

Q. When is the best time to prune a maple? I’ve called several nurseries in town and some tell me right now and others say wait until December or January. Also, is there a pruning guide that you ...

In many parts of the country, gardeners move indoors as their outdoor plants shut down for months on end. Early spring is when many gardeners' patience is most tested, as they're looking to get ...

Winter is an ideal time to prune, as the lack of leaves on deciduous trees and shrubs enables gardeners to see what they’re doing more clearly. What’s more, since sap is not as active during the ...

Dear Neil: Attached is a photo of my maple tree. It is very low to the ground, and the branches are blocking my neighbor's view out her driveway. When can I have it trimmed, and how much can we remove ...

Most of us Californians are probably wondering what that means. Sugaring season is more familiar to horticultural enthusiasts in New England, Canada, and more recently, in Alaska. It is the time of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In many parts of the country, gardeners move indoors as their outdoor plants shut down for months on end. Early spring is when ...