When the colorful pink, purple, and blue blooms of hydrangeas begin to fade into their autumnal brown, it's tempting to leave the flowers exactly where they are. These colorful summer flowers evolve ...

Plant panicle hydrangeas in full sun and prune in early spring to promote more blooms. Smooth hydrangeas thrive in moist, ...

Although some plants can be damaged by winter pruning, others actually grow better and fruit and flower more abundantly when they’re cut back in winter. Plus, it's easier to see the branches without ...

There's nothing like a big, beautiful bush of hydrangeas. The woody shrub comes in many different varieties and cultivars, producing endless color combinations and plant sizes, from small bushes to ...

I just read your column about a white-flowering bush. It reminded me of my question about white-flowering trees in the early spring along the highway. I am not referring to dogwood trees. These seem ...

MARSHFIELD − The City of Marshfield will prune terrace trees this winter, according to a community announcement. The work will take place from South Central Avenue to South Peach Avenue and from East ...

There is a common misconception among casual gardeners that the gardening season ends at the end of fall. Real growers know the truth, though, the winter season does not have ...

The shortest day and longest night of the year is almost here. The winter solstice marks the first day of winter, ushering in the colder weather and holiday season. But daylight saving isn't to blame; ...

The candle-shaped pot conifer Cupressus macrocarpa’ Gold Crest’ has bright lime-green foliage, together with the pine-like fragrance and shape. They are tough and will handle the Christmas lights and ...

Days are short, and nights are long. Winter solstice, Dec. 21, happens when our planet reaches farthest away from the sun on ...