Pruning maintains the health and elegant shape of a Japanese maple tree. Learn when to prune, why, and how to make this tree the star of your yard.

Gusty winds are expected Sunday, prompting an all-hands-on-deck response from utility crews and tree trimming companies.

So, if pruning is so good for trees and shrubs, why was I banned from doing this by myself? Well, it all comes down to safety.

Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) announces its 55th event, “Branch to Bounty: Fruit Tree Pruning.” It will be held on Monday, March 23, at the Ellen and Tom Upah farmstead, 2602 320th Street in ...

Spring cleanup is a good place to start preparing your home for spring, but there are many projects you can also start right away that’ll improve your yard’s look. Raised garden: Consider installing a ...

An Instagram influencer and other experts say bonsai, the Japanese art of cultivating small trees, can be a tool of conservation.

Another big no-no this early is cleaning up leaves and trampling through your garden once the snow melts. For one thing, many ...

As winter finally fades, yards across much of the U.S. are slowly coming back to life. In northern and Midwestern states, ...

There are 22 species of oak trees that grow in Missouri, with around 30 different Oak hybrids, making it one of the most abundant in the state.

This week's gardening column explains when to prune roses, butterfly bushes, and walnut trees, plus the benefits of no-till gardening.

Crepe myrtles should be pruned while the tree is dormant. Learn the best time to prune a crepe myrtle and what happens if you ...

A pair of pruning shears in March can decide the fate of an entire summer harvest. One careless cut can remove future fruit, weaken a plant, or push growth in the wrong direction long before warm ...