Getting the timing right is half the battle when it comes to pruning flowering shrubs. Prune at the wrong time, and you’ll lop off developing flower buds. Or prune too late in the growing season, and ...

Gardener pruning fruit trees in orchard - South_agency/Getty Images March is an exciting time of year. It marks the imminent arrival of spring with warmer temperatures reviving greenery and bringing ...

A guide to the best plants to prune in April, featuring expert trimming tips, along with guidance on what not to prune and ...

Q: I just read your column about a white-flowering bush. It reminded me of my question about white-flowering trees in the early spring along the highway. I am not referring to dogwood trees. These ...

Gardeners have been warned that longer days mean it's time to cut back now for to ensure summer gardens are ready.

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A few days ago an anguished message came from a lady who said her French lilac shrubs were not blooming this year. "They have always bloomed before for years," she said sadly. "And I love lilacs so ...

Winter is a long season here, and I miss the colors of the gardening season. Pruning is a favorite gardening task of mine and I always try to bring some stems into the house to get a preview of some ...

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A late freeze can make plants look dead, but cutting too early could do more harm than good—here’s what to do instead.