Pruning isn’t just about shaping your trees—it’s about giving them the best chance to thrive. From citrus to figs, knowing when and how to prune can mean bigger harvests and healthier growth. With the ...

Many trees, shrubs, and perennials can produce more blooms and stronger growth if you trim them back at certain points during the year. The ideal window depends on the type of plant. Take the mystery ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning a tree branch. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘Hot lips’ salvia in Los Lunas in May 2020. Last month I presented “Pruning Galore” for our monthly “Ready, Set, GROW!” gardening ...

May is the sweet spot for giving certain plants a strategic trim that sets them up for stronger growth and vibrant blooms all summer. From shaping spring-flowering shrubs to deadheading perennials, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Roses thrive on attention, and nothing says “I care” like a proper, well-timed trim. Pruning is the ...

Thoughtful pruning promotes health and adds grace to your plantings. Many of us are unsure if or how to prune (or do so reflexively), shearing any plant flat when it grows out of bounds. Improper ...

Renowned gardener, author and television presenter Alan Titchmarsh has dispensed countless gardening tips over his distinguished career, covering everything from maintaining lush green lawns to ...

Here are some tips for cutting back various varieties based on whether blooms appear on new growth, old growth or both. Pay attention to where the blooms are formed on your clematis vines; that will ...

Last month I presented “Pruning Galore” for our monthly “Ready, Set, GROW!” gardening webinar series. I planned to focus on more specific pruning questions this year because last March I covered ...