Pruning is defined as the manual removal of branches to alter a plant’s health and form. It's a term most often used when discussing the care of trees and woody shrubs. Since most home gardens ...

A: If a picture is worth a thousand words, your photo says it all. The curling, distorted stems and leaves are classic ...

Prune belly syndrome is hard to miss, as it typically displays obvious symptoms. It’s unlikely your doctor will miss it. If you’re in a situation where you don’t have access to medical care ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the ...

If you would like further information on pruning or other gardening topics, contact the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Berks County at [email protected] or phone the office at 610-378-1327.