AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS By Nathan Winter Extension Educator – Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County The spring time weather will soon be heading our way. Prune apple ...

Annual pruning will ensure that your trees stay healthy and in good shape. Our guide takes you through the key tips for common garden trees. Most deciduous trees are best pruned when dormant ...

Prune only to maintain or keep the shape of your blue Atlas cedar tree, and do so in early spring before new growth starts ...

Additionally, pruning in winter allows the tree to begin sealing the wound immediately at the start of the growing season. This decreases the amount of sap flow and provides a longer healing period.

I sat down with Russell Norton a horticulture and agriculture educator with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and started by asking him: why do we prune?

If your cedars are showing signs of disease, you'll need to identify the issue to appropriately treat it. Learn about some of the most common cedar illnesses.