Pruning cuts should be made close to the branch collar and not flush against the trunk. These are “thinning cuts” and the entire branch is removed from the tree. “Heading cuts” will remove only one ...

Prune succulents to keep them to a manageable size or remove leggy stems. Here's how often to prune succulents without hindering their growth.

Find out what to prune in March and April — and which plants to leave alone — with expert tips to protect spring blooms and ...

Determining what time of year to prune your ornamental deciduous shrubs can be tricky and confusing, but we hope to clear up ...

Cutting them back now will essentially end that beautiful display, but you will have to make sure you prune by the end of July to allow the plants to establish the following year’s blooms. Today’s ...

If your ground is not soggy wet you can rake, then mow the lawn and if you really want to be ambitious you can trim and edge ...

The beauty of shrub and tree branches appears when leaves are absent. Take advantage of this time to prune woody plants to prevent crossing and rubbing branches, thin out dense ...

I normally cover my gardenias with old bedsheets then a plastic tablecloth when we have freezing rain or snow, but this year it slipped my mind. Will they recover? They look wilted but the stalks are ...

January was generally colder than normal in Brevard and throughout western North Carolina. A cold front around Jan. 15 brought overnight lows into the 10s and 20s and even single ...

February is a busy month in the garden for me. I dress up warm and out the door I go on a sunny day. I am either planting trees or shrubs, dividing snowdrops or pruning. Pruning may not be the most ...