It may not look like much is going on in a winter garden, but there's a lot going on behind the scenes. Prune these plants in ...

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...

There's one showy, pollinator-friendly summer bloomer that loves a good late-winter haircut — prune it right, and it'll ...

Avoid pruning when plants or soil are wet, especially if a freeze is coming soon. Late winter, just before new growth, is ...

Winter is usually quiet for most gardens. However, there are some things you can do to optimize your garden for spring. One ...

Winter's coming but in Florida, the weather is great for yard work in cooler temperatures. And there are plenty of tasty ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

The weather has turned chilly and trees are losing their leaves and entering dormancy. Soon it will be winter, the safe time to prune oak and elm trees. “These trees should only be pruned during the ...

Here are five things to do in the garden: Thyme. Thyme is the most cold-hardy herb and is therefore suitable for the fall and winter garden. Even if it should die back in a hard freeze, it will regrow ...

I bought a hibiscus this past spring and have really enjoyed it. Did I misunderstand the salesperson who told me to plant it in the garden? For now, I am keeping it in my unheated garage, but I wonder ...