By Bambi Turner
Trees of all kinds require proper maintenance and care in order to grow and thrive. The main requirement for tree care is regular pruning. Pruning involves cutting away dead, diseased, or errant branches to maintain the tree's health and appearance. Both pruning shears and pole shears are available, and are equally easy to use. It is fairly simple to learn to use these tools, but by their...
By Naomi Judd
Trees slow down and prepare for the winter when they sense the cooling temperatures and lessening light just as all living things do. Though fruit trees lose their leaves in the fall and cease to photosynthesize, in the winter they still soak in nutrients and slowly grow roots. Help your fruit trees through the winter months by protecting them and deterring the insects that try to use the tree as ...
By Robin Hewitt
First grown in North America and a food crop to Native Americans, the sunflower has become a staple in gardens as well as a food crop. The state flower of Kansas can now be found throughout the world, and is especially beloved in Russia as a premier oilseed crop. Easy growing and carefree, the sunflower is a great plant for children and beginning gardeners of all ages. Plant your sunflowers or...