With the leaves on the ground, you can see the shape of the trees and shrubs in your garden, but leave the pruning until ...

Many plants are best left alone in November as they go dormant for the winter. As these ten are especially prone to damage, ...

It's important to prune certain plants in October to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms next year - and there are ...

A reader from Blacksburg, Brigitte Flowers, asked me for more information on what plants should be pruned this time of year. She has frequently read "spring or fall" as advice for the best time to ...

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 ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

Now that we are starting to lose leaves, the question always comes up: Is now a good time to prune? The answer is yes on some plants and no on other plants. But then there’s the greater question: Why ...

There’s an old saying in pruning: “Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The advice helps overcome our fear of cutting away too many branches. Other pruning adages are less useful. “When in ...

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 ...

Avoid trimming hedges in late summer or early fall, as this can harm new growth before winter. Freshly cut hedges are more vulnerable to cold temperatures, which can lead to dieback and other issues.