Midwinter is a good time to prune deciduous shrubs because it’s easy to see the structure and judge which branches to remove.

December is an ideal month for light pruning of certain shrubs. Avoid heavy cuts that could compromise spring blooms. Light pruning to shape and remove dead branches helps prevent cold and ice damage.

Now that fall is here, we're in the time slot where the garden answer phone starts ringing off the hook. Many people believe that since God invented pruning shears, they need to be used to butcher ...

Each year in winter, gardeners get out their shears to trim their plants in preparation for the coming spring. Pruning is a vital part of plant care — for most trees and shrubs, at least. However, not ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rabbitbrush is an important late-season plant for pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife. This new queen will forage before finding overwintering ...