pruning

Topping crape myrtle trees in Florida is bad practice: Larry Williams

FLORIDA -- You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. Hopefully, you’re not guilty of…

1 year ago

Here’s when and how to prune roses in North Florida

FLORIDA -- Many of the roses grown in Florida require regular maintenance. Part of this maintenance includes pruning. But gardeners…

2 years ago

Don’t overreact to our rollercoaster temperatures

FLORIDA -- Fall, winter, and even early spring can be a rollercoaster ride of temperatures here in Northwest Florida. One…

2 years ago

Select trees that stand up to Florida’s high winds

FLORIDA -- Many future problems can be avoided by paying attention to tree selection, planting, and maintenance in Florida’s high…

2 years ago

Azaleas best pruned in spring

NORTH FLORIDA -- Q, Is it too late in the year to prune my azaleas? My azaleas are leggy and…

3 years ago

Be careful when planting the future

Q. My Bradford pear tree is looking very leggy this year. It has few leaves. Would it help to prune…

9 years ago

Prune fruit trees during winter in North Fla

Now is a good time to prune overgrown fruit trees. Deciduous fruit trees that frequently become overgrown include apple, peach,…

10 years ago