Hedges are commonplace in yards as they provide beauty, and privacy, and can be beacons for wildlife. Whether you have a ...

Avoid trimming hedges in late summer or early fall, as this can harm new growth before winter. Freshly cut hedges are more vulnerable to cold temperatures, which can lead to dieback and other issues.

The next few weeks are some of the year’s best for pruning landscape plants – mainly woody-stemmed ones that already have bloomed for the year, as well as most needled evergreens. Spring-blooming ...

There's a difference between pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. Learn when to use each method to promote growth and good health.

Can I prune my overgrown shrubs back now? You certainly can do tidy-up trimming now but save major pruning and re-shaping for late January or early February. Pruning stimulates new growth, and you ...

A brave gardener with a head for heights has started the mammoth task of using a cherry picker to trim a historic castle's famous 300-year-old hedges. Dan Bull will spend eight weeks pruning the ...

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 ...