A common piece of advice you will hear is to prune trees during the winter while they are dormant. I often give that advise myself and, for most kinds of trees, that is a good rule to follow. However, ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Is there a ...

GINGER WRITES: When is the best time to selectively prune limbs on a maple? I was told the botanical name of my maple is acer palmatum. The tree has put on a tremendous amount of growth since early ...

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

Q: We have a maple tree that should be pruned. For one thing, it has grown a couple of branches only 3 feet from the ground. We are afraid to cut off the branches because we have been told that will ...

Q: How should I prune a small Japanese maple tree that is planted in front of a window? The tree is growing and a couple of branches are rubbing against the window. A: A Japanese maple is planted near ...

It’s cold and rainy but there’s still things to do in the garden if you have the inclination. For answers to your questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State ...

Q. When is the best time to prune a maple? I’ve called several nurseries in town and some tell me right now and others say wait until December or January. Also, is there a pruning guide that you ...

In a few more weeks, we may actually see signs of spring, even if the snow isn't gone. Lengthening days and presumably warmer weather spur flower bulbs to break ground and buds on long-dormant trees ...

Q. My better half has a ticket in hand for Siberia if I attempt to trim our 48-year-old Crimson King maple. It is probably 50 feet tall and 60 feet wide. The limbs are hanging nicely but are getting ...

I have a maple tree purchased at a local nursery that is something along the lines of an autumn blaze cultivar. I’ve noticed over the past two years that one of the lower lateral branches is taking ...