Secateurs at the ready: March is the perfect month to prune back garden plants such as hydrangeas, rambling roses and a ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

I know this is not the typical time to prune hydrangeas, but because the entire plant looks dead, can I prune it some? Also, do you have any ideas for a very large oak tree that has a lot of mistletoe ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Just because there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden until spring. Late winter is often ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

As you’re preparing your garden for winter, it's tempting to get out the pruners and remove any wayward branches from your trees or shrubs. Without the leaves, it's easier to see the shape of the ...

November is the sweet spot to prune many of your favorite shrubs around the yard. With temperatures steadily dropping and perennials transitioning into their dormant state, you have a chance to give ...

Timing is everything when it comes to growing a healthy garden. There's an ideal time to tackle nearly every task imaginable, from planting to harvesting. July might feel like just a waiting period, ...