Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.

Hydrangea blooms bring a burst of color to your garden, and a little extra work in the winter will help keep them vibrant and healthy during the growing season.

A few of my hydrangeas were damaged during freezing weather earlier this spring. Many ask when is the best time to cut them back. Hydrangeas don’t really need heavy pruning to produce ample flowers.

Deadheading hydrangeas can be a somewhat tricky business because hydrangea varieties you have in your garden require different approaches to this task. If done improperly in autumn, deadheading some ...

Blooming hydrangeas have always reminded me of cloud gardens. With their lush, airy bouquets in sky-inspired colors—soft pastels, bold blues, and sunset pinks!—these plants can transform any yard into ...

Pruning plants is one task you can take care of now before spring gardening gets busy. Learn which plants benefit, along with ...

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 ...

Expert gardener explains which plants and trees need pruning in January, as it will promote growth later in the year for lush ...

Q: Rabbits stripped many branches from my hydrangea, while some branches are 5 feet high. How do I trim this shrub for spring, or do I need to plant a new one to get a decent shape? — Sue U. A: The ...

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 ...