Hard pruning is best done keeping the natural growth cycle of azaleas in mind. The main growing season for azaleas is spring through early summer, March/April through May. Pruning hard just before or ...

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 ...

A bit of maintenance will lead to beautiful plants and a bountiful harvest. Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been ...

The way you prune a pear tree, and the time you do it, can significantly impact both the health of the tree and the amount of fruit you can expect to enjoy.

Whilst certain Japanese maple cultivars provide year-round appeal through their graceful forms and diverse leaf tones during spring and summer months, it's during autumn that their foliage genuinely ...

Jujube, or red date, is a hardy fruit tree that flourishes in a variety of climates. Known for its small size and sweet taste ...

Overhanging branches from a neighbour's tree can be a constant nuisance, creeping over fences, blocking out the sun and shedding leaves all over your lawn or patio. The frustration is clear, but the ...

I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Illawarra Mercury and have well over two decades' worth of experience in newspapers. I cover the three local councils in the Illawarra for the Mercury, ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening program and ...

As the UK is set to be hit by heavy rain and strong winds this weekend, gardeners are being warned about a common mistake ...