Dr. Gail Langellotto shares her journey from entomologist to Extension Master Gardener Program coordinator in Oregon, discussing her commitment to making the program accessible to all gardeners through focusing on meaningful actions ...
A demonstration of pruning activities on a mature plum tree in the landscape. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.
In an ideal world, trees have been well pruned since planting, and only occasional maintenance pruning is needed. In reality, we often inherit mature trees in need of corrective pruning in order to serve their best function ...
What a “volunteer” tree is in a landscape, its merits, and how it can be salvaged for a more attractive profile. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.
How to raise the canopy of a mature conifer for access and aesthetics. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.
How to remove a wayward branch that doesn't contribute to the structure and aesthetic of a tree. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.
Getting sunlight into the canopy of a tree can help provide good light penetration and air circulation, assist ripening in fruit trees, and is pleasing to look at. Join our pruning pros for a demonstration on thinning the canopy of a mature crabapple tree.
So in this segment, we're going to demonstrate thinning the canopy on a crabapple tree. Now, the crabapple tree has a form that it really adapts to, and this is what it likes to do. However, there are some things that ...