January may seem like a strange time to head back into the garden, but there is one specific job that gardeners need to do ...

Caring for deciduous fruit trees — apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and others — comes down to a few ...

If you have a small yard, you may have discounted the idea of growing fruit trees. This compact, sun-loving citrus with ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

However, if you are having doubts, it’s okay to wait until the buds start to fatten up in late winter or early spring. You’ll ...

Columnist Robin Trott talks about why winter pruning works on certain trees and shrubs and why it doesn't on some flowers.

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

Get your garden ready for spring with this essential January pruning checklist. From fruit trees to roses, these are the ...

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

Pruning this sappy tree in early spring is basically an open invitation for destructive fungus and troublesome pests — here's ...