Mow leaves at the end of the fruiting season of June-bearing strawberries to promote a better yield the following season. Learning how to prune strawberries will help you get the best fruit harvest.

I prune plants that are overgrown very aggressively. Most gardeners hesitate to prune aggressively enough to get good results. Overgrown plants have little value in your garden, so don’t be afraid to ...

It seems like each year, as our trees are losing their leaves and the flowers are turning brown, we are asked about whether now is a good time to prune plants. The answer is yes and no… it depends on ...

Five things to do in the garden: 1. Sometimes knowing what to do in the garden means doing nothing. There are three species of hydrangeas available in the nursery trade and the two species most ...

Do I need to cover my strawberry plants with straw in the winter? I already have cardboard and black plastic under them. Will this be enough to protect the crowns and roots from freezing? Yes, it is a ...

Timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more from OSU Extension. These tips are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local ...