Why an autumn pruning of the plum tree is necessary Plum pruning has several key functions. First of all, it helps to form a crown, which improves air circulation and lighting, which is necessary for ...

Many plants will benefit from a healthy chop when the temperatures drop but these species are better off without a prune to ...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced the launch of the city’s tree pruning program. The program will care for the city’s mature street trees, city leaders said. It’s an effort which has not ...

A green fruit often found in soups could be a secret weapon for those battling high cholesterol, according to a pharmacist. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that our bodies produce naturally and ...

Banana lovers may want to take note – the much-loved fruit might not be suitable for ... For individuals with kidney concerns, Kidney Care UK advises limiting banana consumption to once or ...

A heavily pregnant spaniel found tied to a tree and left for dead “in the middle of nowhere” is lucky to have survived along with her pups. She was discovered by chance in woods near Wye by a ...

The dried plums contain vital chemicals that mimic it ... significant reductions in inflammatory markers in both of the prune-eating groups compared to the control group. First author of the ...

The objective of this work was to evaluate the production of advanced seedlings of sour passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims.) in pruning intensities at different volumes of containers. The ...

Infrastructure Malta has filed a police report after several trees on Vjal l-Indipendenza in Mosta were heavily pruned, with no one taking responsibility. The agency said it is asking the police to ...

Shoppers face vegetable and fruit shortages in supermarkets in weeks ... There is no risk to overall UK food security as a result of the flooding, however we are assessing the potential impact ...

Pruning is not a task that should be overlooked in autumn as it is the perfect time to carry it out. Many plants that have played a starring role in borders in summer will need tidying up in ...

There are fears of UK food shortages in supermarkets after the devastating floods in Spain that have killed more than 200 people and destroyed farms. Officials have warned that one of Spain’s ...