Monty Don shares his advice for growing poppies in an extract from his classic book Gardening At Longmeadow. British gardening expert says now is the perfect time to sow seeds. Pictured: 'Patty's ...

Commonly called Chinese fringe flower, this popular shrub is another old wood bloomer. Pruning in the fall will remove the buds that have set for next spring's show of pink, fuchsia, or white flowers.

Prune fruit trees in late winter or during early spring dormancy for faster healing and stronger growth. Prune lightly in summer to shape trees, but avoid fall or early winter cuts that risk cold ...

Q. This summer my young prune plum tree produced its first crop – just a few plums, but they were sweet and delicious. My only concern was pale brown patches on the skin surfaces of some of the plums.

A: The best way to do it is actually just pick it. Dig it out, and shake it off, and then make sure it doesn’t go to flower. That’s the big one. Don’t rototill it up. Just dig it up, put it into a ...

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Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ensure your pear tree yields a bountiful harvest of high-quality fruit, proper pruning ...

Denver7 met with certified arborist Tony Hahn with DCPS and a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado to talk about why it's important to prune your trees now. Several officials ...