Lush growth on lawns, shrubs and trees testifies ample rainfall. If your walkways have crowded with new branches that swish as you pass by, or plants — like the rosemary in my garden — that usually ...

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 ...

It’s pruning season — time to scale back or control overgrown or incorrectly growing branches from still-dormant trees and shrubs. Hand-held pruners will do the job when pruning thin branches. Use ...

Pruning is the gardener’s art of cutting back plants to improve their health, shape and productivity. It involves selectively removing plant parts, such as branches, buds or roots, to eliminate ...

It’s spring again, and while a lot of tulips may be on their way from Amsterdam, there are more important things to consider. Take, for example, the question of when and how to prune those reliable, ...

When to prune shrubs is one of those challenging questions with no single easy answer. Some experts recommend pruning in late winter or early spring, and, in most cases, this is an appropriate time ...

Late winter is the perfect time for pruning most woody plants. They're still dormant, you can better see what you're doing because your view isn't obstructed by leaves, and it's when plants heal ...