Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

An overgrown shrub can become a safety hazard or eyesore and must be removed. Learn how to remove overgrown shrubs without tearing up your yard or damaging structures.

Late winter is not too early to start pruning most evergreens in the South, but you will regret pruning spring bloomers. Here's when and how to prune.

I know this is getting to be a topic that won't go away. We had a crazy winter. Plants died. We know. We need to move on, but how? If I measure the need for covering a particular topic by the number ...

Prune shrubs in fall only after frost when they’ve gone dormant. Avoid heavy cuts early since fall pruning triggers new growth. Thin crowded or open shrubs to improve airflow and prevent winter damage ...

Wondering what to prune in early spring? Experts explain which plants benefit from pruning now and which ones to leave alone.

Pruning is essential to garden maintenance, and knowing the right approach will ensure that your prized plants remain healthy and look their best. Certain species, including many Mediterranean herbs, ...

The dormant season is the best time of year to do this work, as healthy plants will respond with lots of new growth.

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

Q: I'm planning to cut back my alpine currant hedge that was damaged in heavy snow from the previous two winters. Can I do the same with my two highbush cranberry shrubs that are overgrown and also ...

Some shrubs are planted mainly for their bright winter bark: vivid streaks of red or yellow that defy gray weather and seem to spark against a background of snow. To keep that bright color, these ...