After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown ...

Boxwoods are among the best shrubs for landscaping, but what can you plant to break up their dense, often uniform shape?

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

Shrubs are an essential addition to any garden, as they're incredibly versatile. Alan Titchmarsh has a list of shrubs that ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

Neighbourly relations can be tricky at the best of time. So, if someone next door has a tree that blocks your light, is there ...

After a summer of growth, you may be ready to bring out those loppers and that new handheld tiny chainsaw pruner this fall and give your shrubs a haircut. But if you want healthy shrubs and some ...

LET’S REVIEW A perfect and a little-known method which is totally appropriate now in the month of October. I have numerous times explained, and rightly so, how pruning at the wrong time of year can ...

Pruning boxwoods out of season can harm your shrubs by promoting tender new growth before its time. Get tips on ideal trimming conditions for dense foliage.

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be ...

This year the fruitfulness is overflowing: I don't remember a year of such plentiful fruits, berries, nuts. It is being ...

Frost-damaged plants can be salvageable in some cases, but gardeners are urged to be proactive and protect their delicate ...