The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a popular plant featuring soft, arching fronds and a full appearance. It is one of the best types of ferns to grow on your porch for a beautiful plant display ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

We’re moving into fall gardening, and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

Severe freezes struck a hard blow to some area landscapes earlier this month. Damage to tropical plants was fairly extensive, and I've gotten lots of questions in recent weeks about what to do next.

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

February is a good time to do late winter pruning. Roses, some hydrangeas, fruit trees and winter-weary perennials can all be pruned now. Here are some answers to the most asked questions on pruning ...

There are some low branches from a few shade trees hanging over my front sidewalk and driveway that I would like to prune to increase the clearance for people and cars. Is it OK to prune some branches ...