Compared to other fruit trees, growing a plum tree in your yard brings big rewards with relatively little effort. But if there's one task that you cannot skip if you want a plum harvest worth bragging ...

Q. When is the time to prune a plum tree and how? At one time I was advised to just take the whips off and remove any dead wood. Thank you again for your time. — Karole A. Hello again, Karole. The ...

Question: It’s October and the peach and plum trees have started to bloom. Should we do needed pruning now or wait until the normal time during winter? Answer: October flowering could mean an early ...

As you bask in the warmth of the home hearth, look back on the gardening season and consider what you might want to do come spring. Got a question? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online ...

When should I prune my peach and plum trees? While some literature suggests that January and February are ideal times to prune these fruit trees, other experts suggest holding off until the chance of ...

I received an email inquiring about pruning practices and immediately began to ruminate on the possibility of a connection between the act of pruning and the fruit known as a prune. It turns out there ...

For consistent production of large, well-colored, blemish-free fruit, pruning is nearly as important as controlling pests on your trees. Pruning can also make it easier for you to reach and harvest ...

February is considered the best month to cut back most plants that require pruning. It is important to remember that not everything needs to be pruned. We prune to remove dead and diseased wood, to ...

CORVALLIS — The best time to prune fruit trees is in the winter and when you have enough time to finish the job, according to Ross Penhallegon, horticulturist and pruning expert with the Oregon State ...

Discover our selection of plants to never prune in December, including spring-flowering shrubs that won't bloom and trees ...

Question: It’s October and the peach and plum trees have started to bloom. Should we perform needed pruning now or wait until the normal time during winter? Answer: October flowering could mean an ...