The beauty of shrub and tree branches appears when leaves are absent. Take advantage of this time to prune woody plants to prevent crossing and rubbing branches, thin out dense ...

When George Washington was six, his father gave him a hatchet. He did not chop down his father’s cherry tree, though he did do some damage to it. In 1806, ...

Late winter may still feel like hibernation season, but for homeowners with backyard orchards and berry patches, it’s prime ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

The late freeze last year was devastating to our local peach crop. Let’s keep our fingers crossed this year that there are no ...

Japan’s Tohoku region occupies the northeastern part of Honshu, comprising six prefectures—Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima. Surrounded by mountain ranges and river valleys, with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to the latest Japan Meteorological Corporation forecast, cherry blossoms are expected to bloom slightly earlier than ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early blossoms are visible. However, this month is also crucial for pruning hedges ...

Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) add interest to your landscape all year long. Their delicate palmate leaves form a lace-like canopy in vibrant shades of green, bronze, red, orange, and purple ...