Yews (Taxus spp.*) are narrow-leaf evergreens that are popular hedge plants. They are tolerant of more shade than most evergreens and make excellent foundation shrubs. If you would like to trim your ...

If I gathered up all the billions of garden questions people have asked me over the years, via email, at the annual neighborhood barbeque, or even as I’m lying on the operating room table waiting for ...

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are pruning guidelines that act as a starting point, which makes the job a bit easier. Choosing the correct tools will ensure ...

Before pruning this yew, a coniferous shrub, a gardener took stock of the shape the plant was taking, then made a plan. Courtesy Johnson County Extension Death, taxes and pruning strike fear in some ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boxwood Q • I wasn’t able to prune my boxwoods, yews and burning bushes this summer, and they’ve gotten too big. Is it too late ...

The gardening experts reveal which plants to prune in January, plus top tips on tools, methods, and more ...

March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers like spruce, pine and yew, March is a little early and here are important tips and rules to keep in mind. As with any plant, ...