Q: I have a few trees in my yard that have growth at the bottom as shown in the photo. Should I cut the sprouts down? If so, what's the best way to do it without hurting the tree? — John A. A: The ...

When we think of a tree, we usually picture a single big trunk that divides into branches overhead. Yet sometimes trees may sprout small stems sprouting from the base of the trunk, down by the roots.

Longtime master gardener Michael Janik has been teaching about and working with fruit trees for at least 25 years. I regard him as an expert, so I wanted to share his tips for what to do with fruit ...

Few garden attractions make a budding horticulturist feel as accomplished as a tree heavy with fruit. That gardener has done the hard work: They watered the tree, pruned it and even took the time to ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...