Prune these beloved summer perennials to encourage future growth. During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as ...

When you think about maintaining your annual vegetables, you probably don't think much about pruning, but some veggies ...

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February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better flowering in spring.

I wish I were as pliable as most plants. Confronted with obstacles to their growth, they can duck, dive, weave, bend, stretch, twist and regenerate at will. Plant a sun-loving climber in a shady spot, ...

February is a pivotal month for home gardeners across North America. As winter fades and spring approaches, many are eager to ...

Key Points Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly.Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed.To ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

A good haircut does a lot of us good, and it is true in the plant world as well, especially with annuals and perennials. In the middle of the summer, some perennials need a heavy pruning to bloom ...

You might be thinking now’s a good time to tend to your outdoor plants after Florida's big freeze. You’d be correct, but the ...

During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as long as you can, it’s sometimes helpful to trim away sections of ...