Japanese maple trees can be pruned almost anytime of year, but save major pruning for winter when the tree is dormant. Here's ...

Tools like shears, loppers, saws, and gloves are key to helping you efficiently and safely rid your plants of any unwanted ...

Because money trees are fast-growing houseplants, you might find you need to cut yours back from time to time to maintain it at a manageable size. Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) ...

In many regions, winter is prime time to head out into your yard and garden with pruning shears in hand. Bare branches on trees and shrubs make it easier to see the whole shape of the plant. Plus ...

Q: Could you please recommend some foundation plantings suitable to plant on the north side of the house? In addition to north side shading, the area is also shaded by two enormous crape myrtles, so ...

If you love plants and you love good food, then the thought of growing herbs indoors has probably crossed your mind. And if you've tried it before, you may have concluded it's just too difficult to ...

Muscadines are a grape native to the southeastern United States, known for their unique flavor, sweet berries, and strong adaptation to the region’s hot, humid climate. Typically enjoyed fresh, they ...

In this video, permaculture instructor Andrew Millison poses three vital questions to enhance your pruning techniques. He demonstrates how these questions influence his pruning process in his home ...

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It goes without saying that seasonal gardening tasks should be performed at specific times of the year, mainly because of the weather. But many gardening practices are also best performed at certain ...