The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be pruned soon after flowering is over. These trees set flower buds in the ...

When fall descends and the garden slows down, birds could use some extra help. That's true whether they're migrating south or ...

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

Question: We have a huge 65-year-old magnolia tree with sparse leaves and thin branches. It has air plants growing in it. Can they cause it to die? Should we trim off the worst branches? Answer: ...

Q: Last night I weeded my flowerbeds and pulled a lot of St. Augustine runners up. Can I plant those? I have them in a pan of water. I’ll probably have more as I do more weeding. I have bare areas I’d ...

Beech leaf disease has already made its way to 15 states and into Ontario, with alarming results. By Margaret Roach I am hardly alone among gardeners who have called upon a copper-leaved European ...

TWIN FALLS — Old Man Winter is on the way, but there’s still time to prepare for his arrival. Lawns are still green; the ground isn’t frozen. So what should be done now? And what should be put off ...

Dear Neil: I can keep my grass green around these pecans, but we would have a huge water bill if I tried to keep the trees fully watered. I see dead/dry branches throughout our neighborhood. Should I ...

Do you want your garden to feel like a Mediterranean haven all summer long? Then it's time to brush up on your pruning skills and keep your olive trees fruitful and healthy this season. While you may ...

Over-pruning palms can lead to reduced food production, winter hardiness, and increased nutrient deficiencies and disease. Ideally, only dead fronds and fruit/flower stalks should be pruned, leaving a ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...