CORVALLIS — The best time to prune fruit trees is in the winter and when you have enough time to finish the job, according to Ross Penhallegon, horticulturist and pruning expert with the Oregon State ...

The dreariest stretch of winter, when countless trees and shrubs stand bare, offers gardeners the perfect opportunity to properly examine their branches and assess the plant's overall structure.

The bleakest months of winter, when many trees and shrubs have shed their leaves, are the best time for gardeners to get a really good look at their branches and get a sense of the plant’s overall ...