When tree roots compete with turfgrass for water and nutrients, they usually win the battle. Tree root competition can cause turf thinning that creates unfavorable playing conditions and erosion ...

Pruning is an essential task that every gardener will perform regularly, but when it comes to proper pruning, there are ...

Timely advice to help prevent costly mistakes and protect garden health during the colder months ...

There is a difference between trees that grow in a forest and trees that grow in your yard. They may be the exact same species, but the tree growing in the wild among other trees will likely get much ...

Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

PERSONALLY, I AM so grateful for the frosty, cold mornings we have had this last week. The frost is exactly what our trees, ...

The best rule of thumb is to prune a plant immediately after it blooms for many reasons, a main one being to not prune away next year’s flower buds. So why not root prune your plants? A root prune is ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

Local tree care professionals explain why cold-season pruning supports stronger trees and safer properties. ANN ARBOR, ...

Pruning is essential if you want to keep your fruit trees healthy. Doing this will stimulate healthy growth, and over time, help the tree develop stronger branches. With most apple trees, November is ...

Quinces are attractive fruit trees that can reach up to 20 feet tall, depending on the variety, and produce highly fragrant yellow fruits popular for jams, jellies, or desserts. If you grow a quince ...