Vining plants often benefit from a trim to keep them looking well-maintained. These climbers, in particular, should be pruned ...

Key Points In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches.Wait until leaves drop to better spot ...

Creeping vines climbing a textured exterior grey wall and white window frames. - MuhtadiR/Shutterstock If the name doesn't make you wary, the plant's behavior will: creeping fig (Ficus pumila) has a ...

If the name doesn't make you wary, the plant's behavior will: creeping fig (Ficus pumila) has a way of turning charm into chaos fast. Native to Eastern Asia, creeping fig thrives in a variety of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With its bright, brilliant blooms in a wide range of vibrant colors, bougainvillea is a stunning, ...

Most backyard pear trees never reach their true potential, not because of poor soil or lack of sunshine, but because of neglect with the shears. Without intervention, branches crowd together, blocking ...

The grapes are already off the vines at Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford, something that wouldn't normally happen until later this month. Other wineries around Connecticut are reporting a similar ...

Wait until fall frost kills tall phlox before pruning to the ground; fall pruning is keeps powdery mildew at bay. Regular deadheading and light trimming encourage bushier growth, extend blooming, and ...

How can I stop birds digging up seeds? TAMMY: You can try covering the area with up-ended wire baskets. Things like old hanging basket frames work beautifully. They let the light and water through but ...