Top tip: Try to prune this group before new growth begins, pruning them back in late winter to a pair of healthy leaf buds.

Columnist Robin Trott talks about why winter pruning works on certain trees and shrubs and why it doesn't on some flowers.

"Whilst some dormant perennials, such as buddleia, roses, lavender and summer-flowering spirea will all benefit from being ...

2. To check growth where space is limited. This is most likely the No. 1 reason you prune. We prune plants to keep them in proper perspective to their location. Remember, picking the right plant for ...

Question: I have two gorgeous, big burning bushes in my yard that are really, really in need of trimming. I don’t want to trim before they put on their autumn show, but I need to know when is the best ...

Top tip: Try to prune this group before new growth begins, pruning them back in late winter to a pair of healthy leaf buds.

One of the great things about junipers—along with the fact they’re usually ignored by deer—is how self-sufficient they are. Junipers practically set the gold standard for “plant ‘em and forget ‘em” ...

Experts share how to keep pruning tools in good condition, to ensure amazing results in your garden this winter and beyond.

Spring is a good time to prune most of the trees, shrubs, and evergreens in the yard. For most people, that means getting out the power shears (or chainsaw) and “whacking back the bushes” into balls ...

As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it. Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and ...