These low maintenance perennials from dogweed to bleeding hearts should be added to your garden for easy care all year round.

Japanese maple trees can be pruned almost anytime of year, but save major pruning for winter when the tree is dormant. Here's ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

Hydrangeas are a fantastic choice to fill out any garden with pops of color all summer long. But figuring out the right time ...

Winter may be the traditional time to prune apple trees and grape vines, but it’s not the right time for all woody plants. There are different reasons why pruning during winter is not recommended. For ...

Prepare for spring by repairing winter damage, incorporating cover crops and controlling early-emerging pests.

I have a wide variety of roses, including hybrid tea, climber, and different size shrub or landscape roses. Could you give suggestions on pruning different kinds of roses? Dormant pruning of roses can ...

Arborvitaes bent under the weight of snow. Q: My yews and arborvitaes are now splayed open and have a few broken branches from the December snow. How can I help them and prevent further damage again ...

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Shrubs such as dogwood or spirea can be pruned in the winter, encouraging a healthy spring flush. Heavy pruning of evergreen ...