Burning bushes can be trimmed in winter, spring, or even summer, depending on the type of pruning you are doing. Whenever you trim, always use sharp and clean garden tools, such as pruning shears or ...

Proper timing is one of the most important considerations for successful pruning. Getting the timing right helps ensure attractive, healthy, productive plants. Research has shown pruning wounds heal ...

Fruit trees need dead or crossing branches removed to enhance air circulation and light penetration, which are important for ...

Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it may come as a surprise to hear me insist you put the clippers down for a ...

We’ve all seen those beautiful old brick homes covered in ivy or a stunning old Victorian home surrounded by plants and ...

Shrubs and trees are best planted in autumn and winter, giving them time to put down roots so they’re ready to cope with ...

One of the most frequently asked gardening questions when I’m out and about concerns when to prune trees and shrubs. As the ...

What is the difference between winter pruning and summer pruning for fruit trees? Does it really make a difference in fruit ...

A reader has a burning question about raking leaves. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week that will add sunshine to your garden.

It's always a delight to have birds visit our yards. To attract more feathered friends, consider planting this native berry ...

Weeding and deadheading now are among the quick fixes that will encourage a profuse second flowering in the weeks ahead ...

My sister and I take whatever moose we can find for winter sustenance even if it means dealing with tough, occasionally ...