The Freeport Public Library has a separate tax levy and the amount to be raised from that has increased slightly to help fund ...

LEANDER, TX - November 13, 2025 - - Box Tree Care, a Leander-based tree care company, is emphasizing the critical importance ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and reduces the risk of disease. Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

As the autumn weather sets in, with shorter days, longer nights, it may feel strange to head out into the garden to engage in an act of gardening. However, the autumn and winter are important times to ...

Bare root fruit trees at a nursery, Holly Guenther. Nothing says fall like biting into a fresh, crisp apple. While a few varieties are available in stores, growing your own apples can be a rewarding ...

Storm-ready trees are structurally sound and properly maintained to minimize the risk of damage during harsh weather. Removing dead, weak or oversized limbs can help make your trees sturdy enough to ...

Too many serious injuries and deaths annually are caused by inexperienced persons trying to do their own tree pruning. In most cases, the individual was trying to work off the ground on a ladder or ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Phippsburg Land Trust will host a guided walk and apple tree pruning clinic ...

The historic Julius and Sarah McCoin orchard, established in 1886, has been the recipient of recent restoration work including a major pruning on the ancient trees located up the Grey Butte trail in ...

Q: Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking. And some experts recommend keeping avocado trees at 11 feet. Either I don’t ...