Late fall might seem like the right time to prune plants but in fact the best time of year to do this varies. While it's the right time of year for many plants, others prefer to be pruned in late ...

Flowering trees and shrubs add loads of charm to the home landscape. When you want to give that charm a southern flare, consider planting Little Gem Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem.' This ...

Pruning at the right time of year is crucial for healthy plants and every month there are ones you should not prune for various reasons. Even though it may be cold and wintry this month there are some ...

If you're driving on northbound College Avenue in the downtown area Tuesday morning, you're likely going to see the city's Forestry Division at work. Here's what to know about the large-scale tree ...

Question. My magnolia trees were purchased locally and planted about eight years ago. All I get are a few flowers. How do I encourage more blooms? Answer. Magnolias can be cantankerous trees. Some, ...

These shrubs flower in the spring on buds that formed the previous year. Prune them in the winter, and you'll be removing ...

The time has finally come. Get your boots, gloves, thick pants and heavy coat — and don’t forget your warmest hat. Before you walk outside, grab a pair of sunglasses. You’ll need ‘em. Why? Because you ...

There is one distinct disadvantage of winter pruning on early-flowering trees and shrubs, such as magnolia, lilac, and azalea – you prune off flower buds. While this should not harm the health of the ...

I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task, and now is a suitable time to start pruning shrubs that have put on growth and need shaping. Prune them as needed to keep them at the proper scale for your ...

Call it the season of outrage. Folks stop me to tell me how furious they are about the bad tree-pruning jobs that are rampant in Bakersfield in the fall. Some years I even receive photographs of ...