If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune ...

you should avoid pruning any flowering trees or shrubs that are blooming now or will bloom before May, including hydrangeas and gardenias. These plants have already set their flower buds ...

When outdoor space is at a premium, these are the plants you should get in your planters to bring sweet scents come ...

A few plants get ginormous, eventually becoming gangly and unattractive once mature. And many plants are prone to pest issues ...

Use a fertiliser that is formulated for acid-loving plants such as azaleas. Gardenias can easily become leggy, so you might need to tip prune or hard prune in the winter to allow for bushier growth.

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

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and ...

Like other gardening tasks, incorrect techniques will likely not kill the plant and most can usually be fixed.

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 ...