From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

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

October sees the start of the dormant season, which is the best time to prune lots of deciduous garden trees and plants.

Our gardens might be winding down for the winter this month, but is October too late to trim hedges? Well, if you’re hoping ...

You can leave perennials alone for winter interest and shelter for wildlife, but if you’d prefer to keep your garden looking ...

Lantanas are unfussy shrubs that bloom abundantly without much care. To make flowering last even longer, you need to prune ...

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

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

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be ...

Shrubby cinquefoil ( Dasiphora fruticosa) is a low-growing shrub known for its abundant, long-lasting flowers, which are ...

Commonly called Chinese fringe flower, this popular shrub is another old wood bloomer. Pruning in the fall will remove the ...

Lilacs are beautiful flowers that put on a show in the spring, so it may be tempting to cut them back in the fall. However, ...