As our landscape starts to come out of winter dormancy it is time to start cutting away the winter cold damage. However, we need to use some caution as we pull out the pruners. There are diseases in ...

IN my Jan. 18 column I discussed winter pruning. Based on the number of emails I received, it seems to have generated considerable interest for gardeners who prune during winter. Most of the questions ...

Q: I had a mature Canary Island palm in my back yard for about 10 years. This summer it became infected and died. I have a monthly service with a landscaping company, and their best efforts to keep it ...

From cleaning up vegetable beds to adding lime, these simple autumn chores prevent disease and prepare your soil for next ...

When you're pruning away in your garden, do you put your secateurs away once you're done with them or do you take the time to clean them thoroughly? After a day in the garden, the last thing many of ...

There's a difference between pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. Learn when to use each method to promote growth and good health.

When you head out in the cold for winter pruning, be sure you have the right kind of pruners. Handheld bypass pruners are among a gardener’s most basic tools. “Having the right pruners and keeping ...

Pruning the garden needs to be done several times throughout the year, depending on what plants are growing and how they are growing. To start with, it is essential that gardeners have the correct ...