Down Highway 98 in eastern Durham County, beyond Holloway Street’s fast-food joints and gas stations, tucked inside a trim subdivision built around a lake, at the tip of a tidy cul-de-sac with ...

Clone this pretty flowering shrub by hardwood cuttings over cold months, then plant it in the spring to bring more ...

If your neighbor's tree branches are encroaching on your property, you may wonder if you can prune them. We've got good news ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images By the time fall arrives lots of plants in your yard have probably taken on ...

Cutting back shrubs keeps precious plants healthy, looking neat, and putting on a fantastic annual display of flowers. Pruning backyard shrubs is a hugely important task in any gardening calendar, but ...

Regular shearing, particularly when shrubs are young, helps them develop a stronger branch structure and a more rounded, full, and neat appearance. The more branches they have, the shorter each branch ...

Boxwoods need regular trimming and pruning to let in light, prevent fungus, and keep shrubs healthy. Best times to trim are mid-spring and late summer—avoid pruning in fall or winter. Style options ...

According to an old saying, if you’ve properly pruned your shrubs, they shouldn’t look pruned. That’s sage advice — unless, of course, you’re pruning shrubs to look like Donald Duck at Disney World.