As the backbone of any garden, it is essential to keep shrubs in good condition through regular pruning. This will improve a plant's shape, as well as encourage flowers and fruits. Shrubs create ...

In February, gardeners can help ensure their plants flower beautifully come spring by carefully cutting back old growth and encouraging fresh shoots. Pruning during this time encourages strong new ...

Pruning is a crucial task in garden maintenance, ensuring plants stay healthy and reach their full growth potential. This gardening chore involves removing certain parts of a plant, such as dead ...

Plus, since most plants are dormant in winter, pruning causes less stress and reduces the risk of disease. Think of it as giving your trees and shrubs a fresh start-like a clean slate for the year ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage ...

Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment. And it’s good for your shrubs too. “Most shrubs are dormant in winter, so it’s a ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

“You can reduce the size of most shrubs by selectively pruning their branches, and the winter dormant season is a good time to do it,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton ...

By pruning at this time of year, we’re taking advantage of the lack of insects, funguses, and viruses that may cause problems during warmer months. Along with that, our woody plants are ...