Whether you grow the firecracker plant in flower beds, rock gardens, or containers, pruning after flowering helps ensure they ...
The shrubs and trees that need pruning during December and January are incredibly hardy and we’re looking to work on these ...
Pruning is a popular winter gardening task, but we thought we'd take a look at the plants you should never prune in December ...
has put together a guide on how to prune plants this winter. 1. Deciduous trees and shrubs The experts explained: "For most deciduous trees and shrubs, winter is a season of dormancy, making it ...
Cut close to buds, but not into them, and always above. Early pruning helps establish a shapely shrub with vigorous, balanced growth. Most evergreen shrubs do not need thinning or formative pruning.
This week's Master Gardener column offers advice for covering plants for winter — and the best materials to use — as well as ...
Douglas fir, juniper and white pine are all good choices for wreath making as they all hold their needles well. Juniper is ...
It is just as important to know when not to prune as it is to know when you should prune your plants. Otherwise, pruning can cause more damage than the cutting is worth. Certain conditions and ...
Pruning is one of the biggest gardening jobs to carry out in November as many plants enter dormancy due to the cooler weather. However, not all plants are suitable for pruning at this time.
Pruning soft fruits at the right time is essential to keeping plants productive. Follow our guide to get the most out of your fruit bushes and vines. Grapevines are exuberant climbers, so if you ...
Winter winds can be particularly hard on broadleaf evergreen plants, causing plants to lose moisture from the foliage. This ...