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

The Classic Guide to the Gardener’s Art,’ first published in 1979 and still available through Internet vendors, will inspire ...

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

As we step into 2026, the gardening world and its surrounding trends are evolving. Here are the 'unpopular' plants experts say are set to make a comeback ...

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 ...

Plants native to California are adapted to our Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by cool, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. Therefore, the primary growing season for many species is ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

I love pruning garden plants and its sense of accomplishment and opportunities to express my whims. Funny, for a guy who hasn’t had a haircut in decades, eh? Mostly, beyond getting rid of dead and ...

As you’re preparing your garden for winter, it's tempting to get out the pruners and remove any wayward branches from your trees or shrubs. Without the leaves, it's easier to see the shape of the ...

In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Wait until leaves drop to better spot problem areas. Keep cuts minimal and avoid removing large limbs or heavy growth. As you ...

After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western spicebush (Calycanthus occidentalis), has ...