As fall weather settles in, taking the time to prepare your cherry trees for cold temperatures can significantly impact their ...

A cluster of sweet cherries hanging from a tree during sunset. - Vvvita/Getty Images If your sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium) is producing fruit that's small or not as sweet as you expected, you might ...

Knowing how to prune cherry trees effectively will help you keep them healthy and bearing delicious fruit for years to come. It's essential to carry out a pruning session at the right time of year to ...

There's no one month in which all fruit trees should be pruned since each variety has different needs, and there are different reasons for pruning, whether that's trimming off leafy growth to ...

Q: I missed pruning my cherry tree when it was dormant, and now it’s in full bloom. Is it too late to prune? A: No, it is not too late to prune your cherry tree this year in fact you may have saved ...

Common advice may be to prune all of your plants back ahead of winter, but this can actually leave fruit trees vulnerable to ...

Spring is just around the corner and gardeners can hardly wait to get their hands in the soil. Got questions before you get started? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool ...

We’re well into winter and that means spring and the gardening season is on the horizon. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University ...

During this time of year, one of the most frequently-asked questions we Master Gardeners handle is, “Can I prune my (insert name of tree or shrub here) yet?” The answer varies, depending on which ...

The cherry blossom tree (Prunus serrulata) is renowned for its delicate pink-and-white flowers, serving as a striking centerpiece in any landscape. The iconic blooms attract pollinators like bees and ...

Whether your home is surrounded with mature trees and shrubs or you have new landscaping, you’ll want to make the most of your greenery. Properly pruned trees are graceful and elegant, shading your ...

Q: What’s growing on the trunk of my lilac tree? — Phyllis D. A: Your photo shows mushrooms growing on the trunk, which are the visible, exterior "fruiting bodies" of fungi. Mushrooms generally live ...