End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Many plants are best left alone in November as they go dormant for the winter. As these ten are especially prone to damage, ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Wait until leaves drop to better spot problem areas. Keep cuts minimal and avoid removing large limbs or heavy growth. As you ...

To add fall foliage to your landscape, plant dwarf fothergilla ( Fothergilla gardenii) in a sunny location with moist, acidic ...

The main reason for not pruning certain popular herbs in fall is that it reduces their winter hardiness. Aim for spring ...

Spring is a good time to prune most of the trees, shrubs, and evergreens in the yard. For most people, that means getting out the power shears (or chainsaw) and “whacking back the bushes” into balls ...

Q: I just walked around my yard and found that my cute little spirea bushes are missing. There are just some short stems sticking out of the ground. I’ve had these in my yard for almost a decade and ...

WELL, HERE WE go — now that the severe cold weather set in and then, just like that, it’s gone, means you need to prune, baby, prune! Always remember that confidence is your main asset. Never forget ...