Plattsburgh, NY, Feb 25, 2013 — Pruning apple trees can bring trepidation to gardeners, but pruning improves the tree's vigor and fruit production. If you have an apple tree in your backyard, now is the time to start thinking about pulling out the pruners. Todd Moe talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy, who says now is a great time to start planning for pruning in March and April. She has some tips for best way to prune apple trees - and why you should take the time to prune.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Mar 29, 2010 — Most of them, anyway. But not all hydrangeas are the same. Should you cut everything back? Or leave some of last year's growth? First, you've got to now what kind of hydrangea you've got. Pee gee? Old-fashioned Annabelle? And then there are the blue hydrangeas. As Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley, the formula is pretty straightforward, but each of these types requires a little different treatment.  Go to full article

Westport, NY, Mar 01, 2010 — Trees and shrubs are suffering the consequences of well over a foot of wet, heavy snow brought by back-to-back storms last week, not to mention the heavy winds in between. Horticulturist Amy Ivy says it's not a crisis -- like a heavy ice storm might be. And she told Martha Foley that early March isn't really a bad time for pruning away the damage.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Aug 03, 2009 — Martha Foley gets an update from horticulturist Amy Ivy on late blight disease, which kills the foliage of tomato and potato plants. And they talk about summer pruning.  Go to full article

Apr 20, 2009 — Buds are swelling on trees around the region, but there is still time to prune this month. Martha Foley chats with horticulturist Amy Ivy about another early spring garden chore.  Go to full article

Mar 24, 2008 — In early spring, it's a good idea to assess your garden and yard to administer early spring first aid for any damaged plants and shrubs. Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips for pruning. She spoke with Martha Foley.  Go to full article

Mar 26, 2007 — Temperatures are slowly rising and spring is upon us. Horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips on pruning shrubs and trees that bloom in spring, and advice about some essential pruning tools.  Go to full article

Oct 31, 2005 — Amy Ivy offers tips on pruning storm damaged trees, and other yard work.  Go to full article

Apr 04, 2005 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about spring pruning of shrubs and trees.  Go to full article

Jun 14, 2004 — The garden is in. The weather is warmer. Time to sit back and relax? Horticulturist Amy Ivy says there are always garden chores. She tells Martha Foley about pruning spring-blooming plants now, if they need it.  Go to full article