It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.

A volunteer trumpet vine can overrun your lilac. Learn careful, step-by-step ways to remove it without harming your shrub.

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Winter may be the traditional time to prune apple trees and grape vines, but it’s not the right time for all woody plants. There are different reasons why pruning during winter is not recommended. For ...

Q: We planted a live oak tree 51 years ago — the year we bought our house. Unfortunately, we planted it too close to the house and the driveway. Last year, it broke up half of the driveway with its ...

Fall isn’t the best time to prune many shrubs because you risk removing the buds that will develop into next year’s blooms. Azaleas, Chinese fringe flower, and forsythia rely on later pruning for ...

Q: I have an issue with my Pinky Winky hydrangea tree, as you can see from the photo. Early this summer, it developed yellowing leaves, which I’m certain is chlorosis. I’ve had the tree for six years ...

Many shrubs benefit from pruning each year. We prune them to remove stray branches and suckers, keep the plants to a manageable size, and maintain an attractive shape. For some shrubs, pruning also ...

Going by common names such as Blueblossom, California Lilac or Mountain Lilac, it's not surprising that Ceanothus are popular shrubs for many styles of gardens, with spectacular blooms in colors ...