The University of New Hampshire recommends thinning the water sprouts so that they are spaced apart and grow away from the trunk and permanent branches. If too many sprouts are cut off at once they ...

Across the UK, wisterias and Japanese maples stand on the brink of spring, but one last pruning decision still hangs in the ...

The crisp morning air still carries a hint of winter's bite, but if you look closely at the tips of your Lilacs and the ...

The beauty of shrub and tree branches appears when leaves are absent. Take advantage of this time to prune woody plants to prevent crossing and rubbing branches, thin out dense ...

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Proper pruning enhances the beauty of almost any landscape tree or shrub, while improper pruning can greatly reduce or ruin its landscape potential. Here are a few pruning basics to remember. February ...

The second week of February means it is time to stop procrastinating and order your tickets online for the NWFG show by visiting gardenshow.com. You will not only score a discount but be inspired by ...

In early February, the flowering of Japanese cherry trees marks the beginning of spring in Hawaii. Today, the annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating these trees and the ancient Japanese ...

The beginning of February means it is time to consider the big hack job or to simply get snippy with some of your trees, shrubs and perennials. To prune or not to prune, that is the question. The ...

Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) add interest to your landscape all year long. Their delicate palmate leaves form a lace-like canopy in vibrant shades of green, bronze, red, orange, and purple ...

Spring-flowering trees bring color and beauty to our late winter and spring landscapes. The earliest flowering types typically begin to bloom in late January or February (although they are blooming a ...