To prune overgrown blueberry bushes, trim half of the oldest canes down to the ground to encourage new branches to grow.

Rubber trees (Ficus elastica) are beginner-friendly plants that can light up your space without the hassle that often comes along with other ficus species. They grow best when given ample indirect ...

I have several overgrown azalea bushes and want to rejuvenate them. Is it too late to cut them back now? I do realize I would lose the spring flowers, but I’m afraid the overgrown condition of the ...

I’ve always thought there is something quite magical about the window boxes in Charleston. From the charming blooms and delightful eye-catching designs comes an invitation to slow down and take a more ...

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and is often needed to control straggly and overgrown ...

The U.S. is home to plenty of infamous scenic destinations, like the Grand Canyon, Redwood forests, Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes and the Rocky Mountains. While these sites and many more are ...

Marigolds bloom nonstop if you deadhead faded flowers. Trim tired plants by a third and feed lightly. Zinnias thrive with deadheading above leaf nodes. Prune leggy stems and feed them a bloom booster ...

Question: Our gardenia has grown a little taller then we would like and has finished flowering. Is now a good time to do the pruning? Answer: Often gardenias produce sporadic blooms during the summer ...

Leggy hydrangeas are often caused by poor pruning, low light, or overcrowding. Identify if yours blooms on old or new wood to prune at the right time. Prune gently—removing weak stems and no more than ...