An apricot tree in bloom always feels a little too optimistic for its own good. The first warm spell arrives,
A newly planted tree often represents hope in the garden: future shade, fruit, structure, and long-term beauty. Yet many young
Pruning a fig tree is one of those tasks where impatience causes more mistakes than lack of skill. In spring,
Blackberries have a slightly misleading personality. When they are fruiting well, people tend to think of them romantically: glossy dark
Many gardeners are surprised when they prune a walnut tree in early spring and see liquid dripping from the fresh
Pruning peach trees is one of the most timing-sensitive tasks in the garden orchard. The difficulty is not only in
Raspberries sit somewhere between generous fruit crop and mildly chaotic garden adventurer. When they are producing well, everybody loves them.
Late winter and early spring pruning often raises the same question among home gardeners: have we already missed the right
Early March often reveals strawberry beds covered with brown, flattened foliage. The urge to cut everything back immediately is strong.
In March, the garden suddenly shifts into a more serious mood. The soil loosens, the days grow longer, and planting