Hydrangeas are another “frequent casualty” which should be left alone in January. Popular mophead and lacecap varieties ...

Pruning is an important job throughout the year, but some popular garden plants should never be trimmed in winter or you risk ...

Winter brings its own set of challenges for anyone who loves their garden. Cold snaps and frosty nights can catch you off guard, and some mistakes are easy to make if you’re not paying attention. You ...

The garden may look quiet, but don’t be fooled—this is one of the most powerful moments of the year for USDA Zone 7 gardeners. While beds nap under winter skies, smart choices made right now can mean ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

During the spring, many people are tempted to give their plants a haircut to get them ready for the season. But some plants don’t respond well to being pruned in the spring. Here are four plants you ...

We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give ...

We all make mistakes. Messing things up every now and again is just part of the human condition. Despite one’s best intentions, life is simply filled with minor missteps, omissions and silly errors.

Hydrangeas put on a stunning show with their vibrant, eye-catching blooms that last from late spring right through to autumn. Known for being low-maintenance, these popular plants have won over both ...

Variegated foliage divides opinion, but these plants earn their place in the garden ...

If people-watching were an Olympic sport, I’d be on the podium as a travel writer who has been to 70-plus countries. While I primarily observe the locals, I can’t help but notice the common mistakes ...

Consistency is the key to a healthy lifestyle, but it's hard to maintain when you're always worried about eating too few calories or perhaps too many. If you're struggling, you're not alone. A 2020 ...