Some plants set buds during the summer for spring blooms, or only bloom on new growth. Learn more about eight plants you ...

Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...

During winter, most woody plants are dormant, as are the many diseases and insects that can potentially invade pruning cuts. Therefore, pruning when the weather is cold prevents your freshly pruned ...

Q: I have two yellow butterfly vines (Mascagnia macroptera). I’ve tried nurseries here for the past two years and they no longer stock them. I tried planting seeds early this spring into small ...

February and early March are prime times to prune plants in Hampton Roads and other parts of the country. Here are some tips on pruning techniques and tools: * Bypass pruners are recommended for most ...

Certain species benefit from a bit of nip and tuck during the summer months – but wait until after flowering I am determined to eat an apple from my garden this year. Last year, my resident squirrel ...