In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.

February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better ...

The next few weeks are some of the year’s best for pruning landscape plants – mainly woody-stemmed ones that already have bloomed for the year, as well as most needled evergreens. Spring-blooming ...

Prune shrubs in fall only after frost when they’ve gone dormant. Avoid heavy cuts early since fall pruning triggers new growth. Thin crowded or open shrubs to improve airflow and prevent winter damage ...

Pruners give gardeners a sense of empowerment. With one quick cut, you control the destiny of your shrubs. Sharpened snippers can make the difference between an out-of-control eyesore or colorful curb ...

With our freezes now, many plants look damaged and ugly. The temptation is to cut them back right away. A plant expert says, ...