Generally speaking, conifers are trees and shrubs with needles that set seeds in cones. Yews, junipers and ginkgos produce cones, too, but they’re fleshy and appear berry-like. Ginkgos are ...

March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers like spruce, pine and yew, March is a little early and here are important tips and rules to keep in mind. As with any plant, ...

Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune them? A: Late winter or early spring is ...

The pruning season is here which prompts questions about when to prune conifers. First, avoid pruning landscape evergreen trees whenever possible. Plant pine, spruce and fir where there is enough room ...

SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris said pruning dwarf conifers can be tricky in the Evergreen State because they never stop growing here. He demonstrated on his Hinoki cypress spiralis. “If I ...

In my dream garden, every plant would mature into the perfect size and shape for its spot. But, as anyone with a garden knows, this is not how it works. Most plants require periodic maintenance and a ...

Pruning can be a daunting task for gardeners. Like most gardening, it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...