One the most frequently asked gardening question concerns pruning. Many ask if it’s OK to prune any time the temperature ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune ...

When to prune an orange tree will vary depending on your US hardiness zone. The perfect time can be between February and ...

Like other gardening tasks, incorrect techniques will likely not kill the plant and most can usually be fixed.

This is the ideal month to prune fruit trees, and we are loading up on local favorites here at the garden center. Fruit Tree Timeline is a chart I put ...

There may be times when even these easy-going evergreens do require a prune. When that need does arrive, knowing when and how ...

Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly ...

Herbal plants like Mint, Basil, and Rosemary also act as natural air purifiers. These plants enhance the indoor air quality ...

Many tropicals, succulents and citrus trees can withstand a quick dip into freezing temperatures, but not a deep freeze.

Winter pruning aims to encourage vigour so that fruit trees are productive and shrubs don’t outgrow their space. Most plants enter a dormant state during winter. This is when they stop active ...

Which plants should you absolutely avoid pruning in January, and which ones can go under the scissors? We take stock for an optimal garden for spring. January marks the start of the year, but also the ...