AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS The spring time weather will soon be heading our way. From recent phone calls in the McLeod and Meeker County Extension Offices, I can tell people in the community are ...

It can also be used for keeping trees trimmed to a fixed height. Coppicing involves pruning growth back to, or near, ground level in winter and is used for coloured willow and hazel varieties.

Ben Lenail, a resident of Crescent Park, received a jarring reminder of the danger that trees can pose to humans when a large oak fell on him as he and his golden retriever, Hazel, were out in ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential ... desired height, cut back the leaders (the new ...

The Pork Tornadoes', Mike Schulte is back with details on their upcoming concert on Feb 7th at Club 5 Alliant Energy PowerHouse with special guest Super Size 7! We get a preview of The Pork ...

Wondering when to prune fruit trees in pots? During winter dormancy is a good time to prune many plants and shrubs, and this includes fruit trees in pots, particularly deciduous species that drop ...

As we enjoy a bit of a thaw perhaps you are looking for something to do to get out of the house. There are a few tasks you can be focusing on to help get you ready for spring, including pruning ...

It doesn’t matter. We just want a physical barrier.” To be extra cautious, experts recommend trimming oak tree branches primarily during peak summer or winter, before mid-February. And ...