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From growing grapes in a vineyard setting to your very own backyard or garden, dormant pruning is the first step to managing grapevine growth and productivity. No matter your background or previous experience with pruning grapes, we...
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University of Minnesota Extension is offering a series of apple tree pruning workshops across the state. These free workshops will take place throughout the winter months, the time of year when apple trees are dormant and pruning is...
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H. paniculata ‘Little Lamb’ cascades over the author’s timber wall.
Question: I moved into a new house with some gorgeous hydrangeas. When is the best time to prune them?
Answer: When to prune hydrangeas is a common question and the...
Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there's more to this beloved season than brightly colored leaves and action on the gridiron.
Gardeners know that spring is an ideal time to plan and plant their favorite flowers and most flavorful fruits and...
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Pruning is generally good for trees because it promotes their health. It can also improve the tree’s size and form. However, consider waiting to prune until drought conditions improve.
When trees are stressed, such as during a drought,...
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Pruning 1-year old grapevines at Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia, MN
Prune your grapevines between January and early April, while they are dormant and ideally before temperatures regularly exceed 35 degrees F. Hundreds of pruning...