Dealing with gaps is also feasible during renovation. Rather than replacement trees, which have to compete with the established hedge, a better solution is to bend a nearby shoot into gaps, tying it ...

Evergreens are the foundation of any well-designed garden, providing structure, texture and interest at all times of year.

A retired businessman has beaten his neighbour in a battle over whether or not his 40ft trees are considered hedges after ...

While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...

Loquat trees thrive in warm tropical and subtropical climates. They are suited to growing outdoors in US hardiness zones 8-11 ...

Itching to establish new some trees in your yard? Choosing a beginner-friendly species that will do well in your specific ...

The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the ...

If your cedars are showing signs of disease, you'll need to identify the issue to appropriately treat it. Learn about some of ...

Reflecting on the recent cold days, I decided to write about a cold-hardy shrub that also grows well in Hawaii. Indian ...