Pruning boxwoods out of season can harm your shrubs by promoting tender new growth before its time. Get tips on ideal ...

Pruning certain shrubs in the fall encourages new growth that winter temperatures will damage and, for many shrubs, reduces ...

Hydrangeas need attention in autumn, especially in climates with harsh winter weather. Here's what to do to prepare your ...

This invasive pest targets one of the state's most popular landscaping shrubs, and it's spreading across Ohio. What to know ...

This week's gardening column also has advice for handling invasive, non-native plants — even when they look pretty.

When it comes to hedge trimmers, it's easy to buy too little or too much machine for your yard. Knowing the pros and cons will save time, energy, and money.

After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown ...

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and is often needed to control straggly and overgrown ...

New wood blooming hydrangeas can handle shaping now and hard pruning when dormant. Old wood blooming hydrangeas should only be pruned right after blooming. Pruning at the wrong time cuts off future ...

Just when I thought my volunteer cherry tomato plant would continue to thrive into its second year, it became infested with spider mites and had to be removed. Last September, it had sprouted in the ...

Hedge trimmers and hedge cutters are not the same. Hedge trimmers are for shaping and maintenance. Hedge cutters are stronger ...