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 ...

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 ...

Pruning is an important job throughout the year, with many garden plants needing a trim in January. Pruning helps keep plants disease-free and looking their best. Not all plants need to be pruned, ...

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 ...