So what are the best plants to prune in December, and how exactly should you go about it? We’ve consulted with Richard Barker ...

Looking at fruit, late February is the general timeframe for thoroughly pruning grapes and brambles. This same time will be ...

Follow each flower stem down, tracing the stem to where it meets a leaf or the plant base. Use your fingers or a small pair ...

If you want the most tomatoes from your harvest, you need to know the correct way to prune these popular garden plants. Bonus ...

Cultivating green chillies at home in pots offers a fresh, convenient supply for your kitchen. By selecting the right pot, ...

Don't prune fruit trees too early and never trim spring-flowering shrubs in the winter. Avoid spreading fireplace ashes and ...

While the majority of the garden's growth slows and frost appears, there are still some plants that can be pruned in December ...

Growing guava in a pot is an excellent way to enjoy fresh, tropical fruit even if you live in an apartment. Guava trees adapt ...

An expert horticulturist highlights seven plants to prune in December. These are suitable for milder zones, but shouldn’t be ...

When plants are moved indoors, insects have a free-for-all, no longer getting dislodged by rainfall or exposed to predators.

Do you know what a secateur is? I encountered the word a few years ago in a magazine featuring Martha Stewart, who was describing the fine points of the secateur she was marketing. A secateur is ...

A listener asks when to prune overgrown oakleaf hydrangeas, a native shrub prized for its oak-shaped leaves and fall color.