This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Southern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the dates 23rd February to 1st March 2026.

At the time of this writing, the Christmas shopping season is just starting to spool up, and folks are getting ready for some serious holiday eating. Most likely, that festive feasting won’t include ...

One certified arborist in York County says pruning trees is an "art form", helping to make sure the trees look good and can ...

What’s the hardest thing, psychologically, for normally reasonable gardeners to do? For decades I have extolled folks to ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

Pruning fruit trees improves sunlight penetration and boosts fruit production. By opening the center of the tree to sunlight, higher-quality fruits form. Pruning an apple tree starts when you first ...

Don’t ruin your spring blooms! Discover what not to prune now—and the right time to trim dogwood, lilac, azalea, forsythia, and more.

ABERDEEN – Monroe County Extension Agent Randall Nevins and Master Gardeners Mary and Beverly Philley recently offered lessons and techniques on pruning trees and plants.