Just like humans, trees should get regular "haircuts" to stay looking and feeling their best. For trees, this is called "pruning," and it's the process of selectively removing or trimming problematic ...

February is generally thought of as the best month to prune trees, shrubs and other plants. The first thing to do is to determine your pruning strategy. It is not necessary to prune everything every ...

Q: We have a Bloodgood Japanese maple — in our front yard bed — that we planted about 30 years ago. It has grown to approximately 25 to 30 feet and is badly in need of pruning. [The reader sent photos ...

Winter’s almost over, and it only takes a few days of warm weather to push us, groundhog-like, outside. It’s tempting to get ahead of ourselves. For instance, it’s not quite time to fertilize lawns or ...

Follow these steps for a prolific—and sweet—harvest. Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The weather might be getting chilly, but that doesn't mean you're off the hook just yet with your garden. Fall is actually a critical time for ...

The time has finally come. Get your boots, gloves, thick pants and heavy coat — and don’t forget your warmest hat. Before you walk outside, grab a pair of sunglasses. You’ll need ‘em. Why? Because you ...

Regardless of where you live, August is typically the time when gardens are in full swing. During this peak season, it's easy to get overwhelmed and too busy, and then forget an important task that ...

Years of improper pruning have taken their toll on this crape myrtle tree. (Alan Windham, University of Tennessee) QUESTION: While visiting a local mall, I noticed the crape myrtles had all been cut ...