There is a right way to prune trees and if done improperly, there could be irreparable damage to the tree. During these ...

One the most frequently asked gardening question concerns pruning. Many ask if it’s OK to prune any time the temperature ...

I made myself a list of ways I’ve seen people mis-trim their plants in my 55-year career here in the Metroplex. See if any of these rings a bell for you. Remember as you read these, that every one of ...

Like other gardening tasks, incorrect techniques will likely not kill the plant and most can usually be fixed.

As I write this, it's overcast, drizzling and freaking cold. Quite a change from the day before, which was 66 degrees and ...

There may be times when even these easy-going evergreens do require a prune. When that need does arrive, knowing when and how ...

The year 2024 brought a significant shift in my life: it was the year I discovered the benefits of pruning. But not just any pruning—the kind that ...

Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly ...

Winter pruning aims to encourage vigour so that fruit trees are productive and shrubs don’t outgrow their space. Most plants enter a dormant state during winter. This is when they stop active ...

Whilst you may be chomping at the bit to get started tidying up and prepping your plants this New Year, the gardening experts are here to tell you to be careful with your shears before you prune ...

Which plants should you absolutely avoid pruning in January, and which ones can go under the scissors? We take stock for an optimal garden for spring. January marks the start of the year, but also the ...