Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

It goes without saying that seasonal gardening tasks should be performed at specific times of the year, mainly because of the weather. But many gardening practices are also best performed at certain ...

In the garden this week: Fruit. Cut off all vertical shoots or water sprouts on your citrus and avocado trees. If you see suckers growing from the base of the trunk, remove them as well. You can also ...

Pruning is an important part of caring for any raspberry plants. Black raspberry plants (Rubus occidentalis), which grow in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9, spread quickly, but that doesn't necessarily ...

Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

Gardening in September and the first half of October is considered by many the sweet spot of the entire year. While it’s certainly not the time to plant warm-weather crops, there’s a lot that can be ...