Instead of fall, many gardeners recommend pruning lilacs in late spring or early summer. "Always cut them back after they are ...

Pruning and shearing aren't interchangeable. They're two very different gardening techniques that are used in specific ...

The formula for successfully planting shrubs next to your house? Airflow and shallow roots. From black chokeberry to Rose-of-Sharon, consider these options.

Growing a pomegranate tree indoors lets you enjoy its beautiful blooms and sweet fruit even in cold climates. Choose compact varieties like ‘Red Silk’ or ‘Nana,’ which thrive in containers and offer ...

Prune apple trees when they're dormant so you can easily see the tree's structure. Find out how to prune apple trees and what ...

Late fall is an ideal time to prune many trees and shrubs because their branch structure is visible after the leaves have ...

A listener asks when to prune overgrown oakleaf hydrangeas, a native shrub prized for its oak-shaped leaves and fall color.