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

Expert gardener explains which plants and trees need pruning in January, as it will promote growth later in the year for lush ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

If winter has you worried about your lavender (Lavandula spp.), a smart fall trim is your best defense. Cold winds and heavy snow can snap or bend stems in no time, but shaping the shrub now makes a ...

Wondering when is the best time to cut back ornamental grasses? Actually, right now is a great time. A late winter cut helps ...

If you want a lush garden full of growth this spring and summer, there are some important jobs you need to do now.

Winter often feels like the best time to do some pruning, especially when leaves are gone, and everything looks bare. It's also when many gardeners like to clean the yard up, cut things back, and get ...

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There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

It’s definitely winter i! And we’ve already had a pretty horrible snow/ice event. We always learn from these events, we even ...