In cooler regions with low humidity, one native tree offers stunning blooms with edible fruit beloved by wildlife. Here's how ...

I am thinking of planting two fringetrees in my yard. However, I’ve come across mentions of their susceptibility to Emerald ...

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It’s that pruning time of year. The period from Christmas until early March, depending on elevation, is the best time to get ...

What’s the best time to prune flowering shrubs? It depends on when they flower, or more precisely, when they form their flower buds. Spring bloomers develop their flower buds in the year before they ...

Each year in winter, gardeners get out their shears to trim their plants in preparation for the coming spring. Pruning is a vital part of plant care — for most trees and shrubs, at least. However, not ...

November is an excellent time to prune certain perennial shrubs. While some plants benefit from retaining their foliage through the winter, others require some cleaning up for the best upcoming ...

I love pruning garden plants and its sense of accomplishment and opportunities to express my whims. Funny, for a guy who hasn’t had a haircut in decades, eh? Mostly, beyond getting rid of dead and ...

As you’re preparing your garden for winter, it's tempting to get out the pruners and remove any wayward branches from your trees or shrubs. Without the leaves, it's easier to see the shape of the ...

After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western spicebush (Calycanthus occidentalis), has ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - As fall settles in, now is the perfect time to give your Knock Out roses a little attention, according to Jennifer McGimsey of Akin’s Nursery. “These shrub roses, drift roses, and ...