Columnist Robin Trott talks about why winter pruning works on certain trees and shrubs and why it doesn't on some flowers.

Midwinter is a good time to prune deciduous shrubs because it’s easy to see the structure and judge which branches to remove.

January is a great month to get started with gardening, particularly when one of the plants you have is a Japanese maple tree ...

"Whilst some dormant perennials, such as buddleia, roses, lavender and summer-flowering spirea will all benefit from being ...

The money tree (Crassula ovata) is considered easy to care for, robust–and a good luck charm. However, over the years, the ...

The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...

Get your garden ready for spring with this essential January pruning checklist. From fruit trees to roses, these are the ...

Many gardeners overlook January, but it's one of the most effective times to prune plants ahead of spring. Keep reading for ...

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Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

Focus on removing branches that are dead, weak, rubbing against others, or growing in the wrong direction to improve plant health. Deciduous trees like Japanese maples can be thinned out to showcase ...