Well-pruned shrubs and trees are a hallmark of a carefully tended yard or garden. Foundation plantings are lush and full, and blooming shrubs display their blossoms on shapely branches that accentuate ...

Gardeners who have ornamental trees and shrubs know that sooner or later they will have to prune. However, many are still reluctant to tackle this task. They have the awareness to prune but many times ...

Pruning can help keep your shrubs and trees looking good and increase the production of flowers and fruit if done properly. However, poor pruning techniques can irreversibly damage your plants. Here ...

Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com. ONGOING Environmental Learning Center Wildlife & Water-friendly Garden Series: ...

Gardening classes: The Mill Valley Public Library offers free seasonal gardening classes most Saturdays and occasionally on Sundays. Call 415-389-4292 or go to millvalleylibrary.org. Garden club: ...

Given the hard freeze of last week, many of us will be outside pruning our damaged tropicals. (For frozen landscape repair, see last week's column.) But while we're outside with the shears, there are ...

Basic techniques To prune successfully, you also need to become familiar with the basic pruning techniques we use to shape and control plants. These are the techniques you will use to accomplish your ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

LJR Tree Services Inc . takes immense pride in offering premium tree care solutions to enhance the health and aesthetics of your outdoor space. With a dedicated team of arborists and a commitment to ...

Excessive tree vigour and late entrance into full production, inherent to sweet cherry trees, are major challenges in the intensive cultivation of this crop. Possible ways to reduce the vigour and ...

Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com. ONGOING Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first ...