Mature, healthy trees are among the most valuable assets on any residential property. After all, a fifty-year-old tree cannot easily be replaced. However, despite their size and strength, trees still ...

If you’ve planted fruit trees such as apple, peach or persimmon in hopes of enjoying the crop, you’ll need to prune them. “Fruit tree pruning can have different goals than pruning typical landscape ...

The time has finally come. Get your boots, gloves, thick pants and heavy coat — and don’t forget your warmest hat. Before you walk outside, grab a pair of sunglasses. You’ll need ‘em. Why? Because you ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: When is the best time to prune flowering shrubs?