IN THE GARDEN: To prune or not to prune

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

Hydrangeas will give you ‘glorious blooms every year’ if you stop making 1 common mistake

A gardener's hydrangeas have produced healthy green leaves but no flowers for two years. Here's the key mistake they made and ...

Stop your hydrangeas being flowerless by avoiding 1 simple mistake most people make

Hydrangeas are a popular flowering shrub thanks to their large blooms and extended flowering season. However, one common ...

Anyone with hydrangeas urged to avoid doing 1 common gardening task in January

Pruning hydrangeas is essential for maintaining a healthy and vibrant plant, but it's important to know when and how to do it ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN

Experts reveal how to prune almond trees to keep them beautiful and productive year after year

Experts Reveal How to Prune Almond Trees to Keep Them Beautiful and Productive Year After Year ...

14 Shrubs and Trees That Can Bloom Even in Winter

Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...
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Why pruning now gives your garden a head start for spring (and what to cut first)

Key Points Complete winter pruning while plants are dormant, several weeks before bud break.Removing dead, damaged, diseased, or dangerous branches may be all you need to prepare for spring.Winter ...
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Squirrels kept eating our spring bulbs – until I tried my mother’s old trick

How I discovered a surprising way to outwit the predators nibbling our tulip bulbs ...
Almanac Online

How to grow a tea garden at home

Nothing beats the satisfaction of having a nice cup of tea  – except maybe sipping a custom blend you grew and harvested from your very own garden. The Peninsula is suitable for cultivating many ...