I HAVE BEEN pruning evergreens now for the last two weeks at a fever pitch! That is because late November and all of December is the ideal time to prune your conifers and softwoods. And the trimmings ...

Have you ever noticed how mature evergreen trees have lots of dead branches on them? They tend to be the lowest ones on the tree. Eventually they rot and fall off, making a mess and leaving unsightly ...

Winter can be brutal on plants that aren’t built for the cold. But what about those unexpected cold snaps in early fall or ...

Planting evergreen trees as privacy screens often looks friendlier than a fence, is cheaper than a wall, and prettier than lattice. It may take longer to reach a size to fully do the job, but it will ...

A tree can look fine from the street and still be under stress. Yellowing leaves, weak growth, split bark, and early leaf ...

Spring is a great time to plant trees, so this article will cover what to look for when choosing a tree and how to plant it so that it has a long and healthy life. Trees provide so many benefits, why ...

Gardening season is about done, but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

For those thinking about adding a tree or shrub to their landscape, fall is a great time while the soil is still warm to plant many different types of ornamentals. There are a few exceptions for some ...