Pruning can seem like a complicated task. There's more to it than just picking a tool and cutting a few branches. Let the ...

When you're preparing for the winter season with some traditional decorating, you might be looking for simple ways to incorporate the poinsettia into your holiday decor. Once the season is over, ...

Though you can prune a lemon tree any time of year to remove problem areas, the best time for an annual pruning to promote fruit production is after harvesting the fruit, usually in late winter to ...

Bypass pruning shears are among the most popular tools in gardening. Almost everyone who grows plants, indoors or out, likely has a pair of these pruning shears — whether they know that's what they ...

Getting your garden ready for winter can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to pruning. If you’re unsure about the best time or technique, you’re not alone. Good pruning before the cold sets ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

I have some native plants I purchased that are still in their pots. Is it too late to plant these I the ground? What can I do to save them? November is a bit late, although it might be possible in ...

Watermelons are one of the most interesting crops to grow. It is remarkable that we can grow such large fruits in our gardens during a single season. Watermelon plants start out what seems like a slow ...

The hydrangea “Endless Summer” is the one that started it all. One of the few blue flowers (in acid soil), it flowers on both old and new wood. In the fall, the choice to dead head or not to dead head ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...