A cluster of sweet cherries hanging from a tree during sunset. - Vvvita/Getty Images If your sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium) is producing fruit that's small or not as sweet as you expected, you might ...

Just because it's getting cold doesn't mean you can leave your yard alone - as even the most common trees will benefit ...

Pruning your fruit tree is an essential task, but when's the best time to do it? Some varieties, like apple and pear trees, ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

During this time of year, one of the most frequently-asked questions we Master Gardeners handle is, “Can I prune my (insert name of tree or shrub here) yet?” The answer varies, depending on which ...

The traditional time to prune fruit trees is late winter or very early spring just before the tree breaks dormancy. Usually around here that means March sometime. The actual time will vary a bit ...

Winter pruning should be confined to summer flowering plants. Plants that bloom in the spring, such as lilacs, rhododendrons and azaleas, should be pruned immediately after they ve bloomed. Remember ...

Using saws at the end of long poles, crews with the National Park Service removed dead spots and loose branches from D.C.’s famous cherry blossom trees Thursday. They were making last-minute ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Year-round, not just leading up to peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) will prune, cut, and saw tree branches. Visitors to the Tidal Basin might see a wood chipper truck, ...