To grow properly, boxwoods need regular pruning and thinning. Boxwood shrubs are so dense that it's difficult for leaves on ...

While hedges and shrubs are great for creating privacy, you might want to consider using evergreens that will hold up ...

When pruning, never remove more than one-third of the plant’s mass. Removing more than one-third of the foliage or stems ...

Boxwood blights are a fungal disease that can be fatal if no measures are taken to manage the disease at the early stage of infection and symptom appearance. There are two different fungal pathogens ...

Give this deer-resistant shrub an occasional prune in late winter to help it keep its shape. Abelias are best for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 11. The boxwood is a densely growing evergreen shrub ...

Dear Neil: When should I prune my Nellie R. Stevens holly? How much can I trim it? The best time to trim and reshape any ...

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is an aromatic evergreen shrub that adds flavor to culinary dishes and ...

Boxwood shrubs are deer-resistant evergreen plants ... Some shrubs require labor-intensive pruning, shaping, and regular care, while others require little maintenance. Assess the time and effort ...

The best time to prune most trees and shrubs is in late winter or early spring, when the plant is still dormant. Don’t prune spring blooming shrubs like lilacs until after they have bloomed, or you’ll ...

Boxwood blight can be confirmed by sending samples to Penn State’s Plant Disease Clinic or by reporting suspected cases to the nearest Ag Department or county Extension office. Boxwoods also ...

Columnist Don Davis writes how plants indoor and out will need attention in November while Christmas cactus branches should ...

Stevens holly? How much can I trim it? The best time to trim and reshape any evergreen shrub is late winter, a few weeks before the burst of spring growth. That’s especially important if you ...