Mid February is what I call the Valentine’s Day Massacre as you can prune back hybrid tea roses, ornamental grasses that go dormant in winter, smoke trees, hedges and twig dogwoods. You can also get ...

It’s the perfect time in Western Washington to prune some hydrangeas, roses, ornamental grasses and some perennials such as lavender.

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, ...

Pruning is an important job throughout the year, with many garden plants needing a trim in January. Pruning helps keep plants disease-free and looking their best. Not all plants need to be pruned, ...

Well in this video I show you exactly how and where to prune your big leaf Hydrangea macrophylla so that you can ensure the very best growth with the most flowers possible. I also demonstrate the ...

Learn how to prune hydrangeas the right way to ensure profuse blooms and healthy growth in your garden #Hydrangeas #PruningTips #GardeningTips #FlowerCare #HomeGarden Tatiana Schlossberg, John F ...

Hydrangeas are a versatile shrub in the garden, with a long season of bloom and color interest. As a professional gardener, I care for many different kinds of hydrangeas and have had to learn about ...

Q: It seems like everything I do to eliminate dollarweed from my lawn only encourages it to send up more sprouts. What can I do to get rid of it once and for all? A: Dollarweed is tenacious to be sure ...

WASHINGTON — Hydrangeas are a summertime staple across the DMV — but once the weather cools down, many homeowners start wondering whether they should trim them back before winter. The answer depends ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

A: The hesitation in your gut was right! Nope. No pruning and no fertilizing these plants this time of year, and here’s why. Both pruning and fertilizing signal a plant to put on new growth. This late ...

Q: At a previous house I had two Kieffer pears that produced tons of fruit a couple of years after planting. Five years ago, I planted two Kieffer pears at our current house and they have produced no ...