Whether you choose to trim gently or hard prune, cutting back in spring promotes healthy and productive growth ...

A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to ...

Cutting back shrubs keeps precious plants healthy, looking neat, and putting on a fantastic annual display of flowers. Pruning backyard shrubs is a hugely important task in any gardening calendar ...

However, just like any garden tool that’s used regularly, they need to be maintained to keep them in tip-top condition. Apart ...

This hydrangea type normally dies back to about 6 inches above ground level every winter. Pruning consists of drastically ...

Chives are easy to grow, add great flavor to dishes, and invite pollinators into your garden. Here's how to harvest them the right way.

These cheerful, colorful blooms can make your garden a showstopper, plus they're easy to grow. It's easy to see why gardeners ...

The Best Time to Cut Back Tulips If you live in an area with cold winters, taking care of tulips correctly after they bloom can ensure repeat performances. After enjoying the beauty, remove the flower ...

Prune blue plumbago as needed throughout the growing season to keep it from taking over your landscape and encourage new ...

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Spring-flowering shrubs bloom on one-year-old wood that grew the previous summer ... Consider the "one-third rule": remove about one-third of the oldest wood at the ground level and cut back one-third ...

Native plants have very different needs from fruits and veggies. Here's how to create your own edible habitat garden.