Lilacs should be pruned annually as part of your spring/summer garden maintenance checklist. If your lilac bush is overgrown, it can withstand more rigorous pruning for rejuvenation. Lilac growth is ...

Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...

Avoid pruning when plants or soil are wet, especially if a freeze is coming soon. Late winter, just before new growth, is ...

Pruning, an important aspect of landscape management, helps keep a landscape looking beautiful and maintains the health of plants, saving homeowners time and money. Generally speaking, winter is the ...

As winter begins to transition into spring, many homeowners are starting to take a closer look at their landscaping. One of the most common seasonal tasks is pruning, which helps maintain healthy ...

An expert horticulturist highlights seven plants to prune in December. These are suitable for milder zones, but shouldn’t be ...

Growing squash? Then you're likely familiar with how spread out the plant becomes as it grows. Squash plants are known for their sprawling growth, which may lead you to ask yourself when is the right ...

CORVALLIS — Rhododendrons and azaleas herald spring in Oregon. And spring is a good time to give these beautiful shrubs the care they deserve. There are a number of things home gardeners can do to ...

Q: I bought several angels trumpet plants this year. They have had several blooms and are 6 feet tall and are planted in a flower bed. Will they usually be winter hardy -- I live in south Arkansas? If ...

So what are the best plants to prune in December, and how exactly should you go about it? We’ve consulted with Richard Barker ...

RHS chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares the plants that benefit from a late-autumn tidy — and which ones to leave until spring.