Fall is a time when trees are front and center as many track the seasonal color change. However, if you’re a homeowner, instead of focusing on the leaves, you might want to focus on how healthy the ...

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be pruned soon after flowering is over. These trees set flower buds in the ...

Cut back perennials in fall if they’re disease-prone or pest-damaged. Wait until spring cleanup to give plants winter protection and wildlife value. Use sharp tools and clean, angled cuts for strong, ...

If you're growing hibiscus shrubs but would prefer them to have the shape of a slender tree instead of an unruly shrub, consider this simple pruning technique.