Since crape myrtles come in many sizes, choose the spot to plant so you can determine the height and spread of the shrub or ...

“This is is a great time to prune roses, from about the month of January through March or so,” said Joseph Johnson, Gardens Manager of The Gardens at Texas A&M University. “It’s good depending on your ...

Before spring growth takes over, experts recommend inspecting branches closely for developing buds. A healthy branch will display fairly large, plump buds ready to burst with new growth.

Now's the time to prune your crape myrtles to get the most flowers.

Here are some pruning mistakes to nip in the bud if you want to have a glorious garden come springtime. Keep reading for the ...

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, […] ...

It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain variety of fruit tree we are the beneficiaries of clonal propagation; that is, the fruit we harvest is coming from canopy growth (called a ...

TIME TO FINISH up our short course on pruning and go out and tackle your orchards and yard. Today is the start of early-mid-winter and, with this beginning, let us start on pruning your entire yard.

The term “crape murder” describes the practice of drastically cutting back a crape myrtle, often removing large limbs or even ...

The blossoms of the Evergreen Pear Tree were exceptionally vibrant in Santa Barbara this year, although somewhat short-lived, ...