Evergreen azaleas need a helping hand in fall so they can come through winter without losing stems or flowers. Follow our ...
In November, avoid pruning flowering shrubs, such as witch hazel, Camellia, and rose daphne, as well as trees like magnolia ...
To prune overgrown blueberry bushes, trim half of the oldest canes down to the ground to encourage new branches to grow.
The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide perfect conditions for planting hardy shrubs. Discover which shrubs to plant in fall and learn how to select the best specimens for your garden.
As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...
LET’S REVIEW A perfect and a little-known method which is totally appropriate now in the month of October. I have numerous times explained, and rightly so, how pruning at the wrong time of year can ...
A: The hesitation in your gut was right! Nope. No pruning and no fertilizing these plants this time of year, and here’s why. Both pruning and fertilizing signal a plant to put on new growth. This late ...
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 ...
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 ...
Meyer lemons (Citrus x limon 'Meyer') are natives to China that were introduced into the United States in the early 20th century. They produce fruit year-round, and because they are a cross between a ...