One of my favorite 'beginner' houseplants by far is the Umbrella plant (umbrella tree), or the Schefflera. This lovely, low maintenance plant provides a wonderful structural appeal in the home with ...

Pruning Lavender In Spring With Lavender Plant Care ! How To Prune Properly For Maximum Flowers Unlock the secrets to vibrant, flourishing lavender plants with our comprehensive guide to pruning ...

We had our first listener question at Homegrown NH, from Vera in Concord: My oak leaf hydrangeas have grown large and are overtaking their beds. Do I wait until spring or after they bloom next summer ...

I have some native plants I purchased that are still in their pots. Is it too late to plant these I the ground? What can I do to save them? November is a bit late, although it might be possible in ...

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 ...

In the garden this week: Fruit. Cut off all vertical shoots or water sprouts on your citrus and avocado trees. If you see suckers growing from the base of the trunk, remove them as well. You can also ...

Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

You may be tempted to prune back your garden at the first sign of fall, but when it comes to certain plants, you might want to put away the shears. If you want a tidy winter landscape that's ready for ...

Question: Is it all right to prune all my shrubs and trees now, or should I wait until later for some of them? Answer: Most pruning work can be done safely now, but there is one job that should be ...

Question: Our gardenia has grown a little taller then we would like and has finished flowering. Is now a good time to do the pruning? Answer: Often gardenias produce sporadic blooms during the summer ...