Spring and summer-flowering shrubs want pruning at different times of year, discover when to trim and when to avoid ...

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

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 ...

This is the worst possible time to cut back anything. Do not cut back shrubs, roses, ornamental grasses or iris right now.

Preparing the lawn for winter means you’ll have a better chance of enjoying lush green grass come spring. The weather has been unusually mild, so many people are still mowing. In the coming days, ...

Privacy trees and hedges are a great way to create a peaceful sanctuary, but there's one Hamptons-loved variety that you ...

Q I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered (see reader's photo ...

Another crucial step—mulching. A layer of mulch helps to insulate the soil and keeping the roots of your plants warm in the ...

I moved to Highland Park this summer and have seen deer wandering the neighborhood. Are there any steps I need to take this fall to protect my garden? — Andrew Wilson, Highland Park The larger the ...

Here are some expert tips for cutting back: Vuppuluri says it’s important to assess how much caffeine you are drinking daily, and then set a goal for how much coffee you want to consume.

More study is needed to see just how therapeutic this dietary change could be WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Type 2 diabetes is caused in part by the failure of pancreatic beta cells ...