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

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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 ...

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 ...

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Dear Neil: My red oak is about 10 years old. Some of the leaves are starting to look distressed, so I looked closely. I noticed small red ants climbing up and down the trunk almost as if they are ...

Q: My red oak is about 10 years old. Some of the leaves are starting to look distressed, so I looked closely. I noticed small red ants climbing up and down the trunk, almost as if they are harvesting ...

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is nature's answer to the high-maintenance lawn. This low-growing perennial herb forms dense, mat-like spreads that rarely exceed 3 inches in height, making it an ...