Someone recently told me that a woody shrub should never be pruned of old wood because it could die. Is this true? I have a viburnum in need of pruning. That's a new one to me! This is not true, but I ...

Hostas are a gardener's go-to plant for a shade garden with good reason: They are hardy, perennial, foliage plants easy to establish and maintain, but they aren't evergreen. Leaves die back, usually ...

Pruning is one of those garden jobs that most gardeners try to avoid or only do when they absolutely have to. It can be a bit intimidating if you have never done it. I think a lot of people are also ...

Pruning can be a daunting task for gardeners. Like most gardening, it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it. Understanding the basics helps one determine the level of detail they ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

I read somewhere (probably in one of those bracing, old-fashioned English gardening books) that the best time to prune is when your secateurs are sharp. In other words, you can prune just about any ...

Last week I wrote about the basics of pruning. This week I’ll add a bit more detail. The main reason that plants are rarely killed by incorrect pruning is that they are very resilient. For example, ...

Pruning a money tree "encourages new growth and fullness," says Lee Miller, a garden designer and coach. For example, if your tree doesn't get enough light, it can become long and leggy. Pruning can ...

Some of our onions have bolted too early and the bulbs have stopped growing. What should I do to prevent this? Onion bulbs do stop growing once it has "bolted" (set seed), so it is good to deadhead ...

Q: I have some old azaleas that are not performing well, and I am thinking of replacing. Should I cut them back to the ground to see if this helps before replacing? A. J., Tulsa A: When azaleas do not ...

As temperatures drop, muscadine vines across North Florida enter their winter dormancy. Dormancy is essential for protecting ...

Dear Neil: What would help a Lady Banksia rose bloom more heavily? Its blossoms have declined the last several springs. A: Full sun, good soil, frequent watering during dry periods and regular ...