From perennials that need to be pruned in the fall to trees that need a light trim in the dead of winter, a gardener's pruning shears never get any rest. However, it can be a little dizzying trying to ...

Effective pruning depends on three things. Timing. Technique. And sharp tools for a crisp, clean cut that seals more quickly than a ragged cut. Use hand pruners for stems less than 1/4-inch thick, ...

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 ...

Winter is usually a quiet time for most gardens, with many plants and trees in their dormant phase. However, there are some things you can do during the winter to get ready for spring. One garden task ...

Pruning serves a dual purpose: enhancing both a plant's flowering capacity and your garden's overall appearance. The timing of pruning is crucial, generally carried out during the plant's dormant ...

Clematis grow and bloom at their best in a fertile, well-drained soil with a close to neutral pH – that is, no more than very ...

Master Gardener Volunteers of Clark County have a service project each year that involves cutting evergreens and other plants to be used in making holiday door swags. These swags are then delivered to ...

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and occasionally bloom throughout the winter. Although roses sometimes don’t go ...

For the second year in a row maternity care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead has been rated best in the country. That's according to the annual Care Quality Commission maternity patient ...