Many gardeners' fall to-do lists get packed with tasks like harvesting, pruning, mulching, and winterizing perennials. There's often enough pruning in particular that it can be a relief that some ...

A. Mock orange, Philadelphus spp., is a large shrub that flowers April-May. Since the flower buds are produced on the previous year's growth, it's best to prune after the flowering period. Remove ...

You may be tempted to prune back your garden at the first sign of fall, but when it comes to certain plants, you might want to put away the shears. If you want a tidy winter landscape that's ready for ...

Not all plants will benefit from a back-to-school season trim. If you've been pruning these plants in fall, you could be ...

Q: My mother taught me everything there is to know about plants and trees and how to take care of them properly. She is a walking encyclopedia of the outdoors. While visiting her yesterday I saw a ...

Gardening season is on its way, and you may have questions as spring gets going. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...

There are many smells, good and bad, that trigger my memory. Sweet Mock Orange when in bloom triggers a memory of getting out of school. It has been told to me that the sense of smell is the closest ...

Choisya (Mexican mock orange) is a popular evergreen broad-leaved shrub. It's drought tolerant, loves full sun and has both aromatic foliage and pleasantly scented, star-shaped flowers. The Mexican ...