I’ve pruned a lot of plants in my time as a gardener. Some I had to tackle from atop a wobbly ladder, and at least once I had to take shears with me in a cherry picker, to confront a rather ...

Compared to spring and summer, winter might seem like the off-season for gardeners, with nothing to do but wait for their plants to wake back up. However, some winter care tasks, especially when it ...

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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 ...

Pruning removes older, less productive canes, making space for new growth. There is nothing quite like a freshly-picked blueberry, whether you enjoy it straight off the bush or in a delectable ...

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...