If you live in a temperate climate, sometimes it can feel like there's not much to do in the yard in the winter beyond shoveling snow. But winter is the ideal time for a select few yard tasks, and ...

Dear Neil: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. Answer: It's best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will ...

Dear Neil: When do we trim oleanders? Mine have gotten really leggy. The past winters’ cold damaged them, too. A: Immediately after their main late-spring bloom. It’s not too late, but you’ll want to ...

Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...