After many years working as a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to prune in July, for a thriving yard in the ...

There can be different reasons to prune plants in June. Lots of shrubs are in full growth mode, and a light prune this month will keep them neat and compact, while others may have already done ...

Proper pruning encourages vigorous growth from your trees and shrubs.Pruning can be one of the most intimidating of all yard chores. "I think people are afraid of pruning, especially pruning trees ...

Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants and tremendous future flowering displays. There is a lot to do in the garden this month, but do not overlook pruning when putting ...

What to prune in the spring. Spring is one of the best times to prune your trees, shrubs, and plants, but it’s not the right time for everything in the garden. It’s important to know which ...

When pruning large limbs off trees, begin with an undercut first. This is a cut from the bottom up, about one-third of the way through the limb, 4 inches or so away from the main trunk.

As a mild mannered horticulturist and garden writer, I usually do not get too upset about how people garden. I do admit to a certain passionate response when I see people abuse their plants.

Gardening expert Ish advised beginner gardeners to do one pruning task on their tomato plants to ensure the fruits grow ...

When shrubs and small trees are leafless in winter, it’s easy to see their structure, making them easier to prune. Know what you have. Each species has a particular way of growing, so knowing ...

Source: Beth Berlin, University of Minnesota Extension The unseasonably warm weather may tempt some of us to prune our trees and shrubs. An old rule of thumb was to prune in winter while the plant ...

Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it may come as a surprise to hear me insist you put the clippers down for a moment, because there are some plants that should never get pruned, at ...

Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants and tremendous future flowering displays. There is a lot to do in the garden this month, but do not overlook pruning when ...