While pruning and cutting back can make a difference, there are some plants I advise not trimming this month, as they are best left until spring.In a nutshell, October is not the month to prune spring ...

Pruning doesn't have to feel overwhelming. A simple three-step rule can help you cut with confidence and keep your plants thriving through every season.

I recently bought a house in rural East Texas. It’s on 2.5 acres of heavily forested land. I didn’t walk the entire area before the closing, and only recently have I discovered that I apparently own a ...

These questions and answers have been edited and condensed for clarity. Q: Would cutting a lawn shorter help prevent or reduce the vole damage over winter? A: Yes but not too short. Cut it down to ...

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.