My hedge is starting to lose its leaves on the lower branches. Is there something I can do to restore full lower leaf growth? Yes, you can gradually restore full leaf growth in the lower part of your ...

Can mulching leaves into lawns cause problems? Ted in Glyndon writes: “Does mulching leaves into the lawn in the fall hurt the grass or help it? I worry that it might be bad for three reasons: adding ...

Dear Roger: I need some general pruning guidelines. When do you prune dogwoods, crape myrtles, hollies azaleas and other plants? — Frank Woodson, Southern Pines Dear Frank: In general, prune whenever ...

Many landscape plants will require pruning at some stage of their life. Plants may need to be pruned to reduce or maintain plant size or to remove dead or damaged material. Pruning is also used to ...

Well in this video I show you exactly how and where to prune your big leaf Hydrangea macrophylla so that you can ensure the very best growth with the most flowers possible. I also demonstrate the ...

Q: When can I prune my pomegranate tree? How hard or heavy can I prune it? What about my fig tree? Both have shed all their leaves. A: Prune pomegranates or any of the fruit trees any time after leaf ...

It’s October. You have some free time on your hands, and you notice a shrub or a tree has some unkempt branches. You reach for your tools—but wait. There is some basic information you will need before ...

Question. I mistakenly left the water on during the last freeze, and my split-leaf philodendrons are showing lots of damage. What should I do? Answer. Take the pruners to the plants and remove all ...

Q: Last August, while I was away, a landscaper pruned my beautiful oakleaf hydrangea. Of course, we have had no flowers at all this year. It has gotten very big though. I would like to prune it back ...

Is your camellia looking more unruly than elegant? The good news is that a well-timed prune can make all the difference. With ...