Philadelphus are an easy to grow shrub, there are about 60 varieties to choose from so they are sure to suit any garden. The most common variety, Mock Oranges, may need your attention soon. Here is an ...

Deciduous shrubs that flower on old wood, such as philadelphus and deutzia, should be pruned when they have finished flowering to promote strong flowering shoots for next year. Deutzia produces new ...

Many gardeners' fall to-do lists get packed with tasks like harvesting, pruning, mulching, and winterizing perennials. There's often enough pruning in particular that it can be a relief that some ...

Most of the topics in these columns are inspired by my own current gardening activities, whether in my own or another garden. Currently, I am engaged in the rejuvenation pruning of a large shrub, so ...

Mock orange blossom, or just mock orange as it is often known, is not a very flattering name as the word 'mock' is a bit derogatory. Used in the sense it is used with plants means 'imitation' or ...

As the year winds down, stepping into the garden can seem increasingly uninviting. However, there remain numerous tasks to tackle - from collecting fallen leaves to cutting back weary perennials, ...