Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.
Prune overgrown stems. If the honeysuckle has gotten leggy, shorten some of the longer stems. Cut them back to a healthy bud or branch. Don’t remove more than one-third of the honeysuckle’s growth. A ...
Another big no-no this early is cleaning up leaves and trampling through your garden once the snow melts. For one thing, many of the dormant insects are still resting. If you start throwing away ...
If you want to see more hummingbirds in your yard or garden, try planting these hummingbird-favorite shrubs that bloom throughout spring and summer.
The dormant season is the best time of year to do this work, as healthy plants will respond with lots of new growth.
This week’s question is... My neighbor and I don’t get along. A tree from her yard is starting to brush up against my house. I know I’m allowed to trim it, but how do I go about doing it without ...
Many spring bloomers set buds the year before. Cut too soon and you’ll sacrifice the show – here’s how to get the timing ...
Succulents are relatively easy to care for, but they do require some pruning here and there to keep them healthy and looking ...
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If you are lucky enough to have hydrangeas growing in your garden, you'll know what a beautiful feature they make. However, if you're a little unsure of when to deadhead hydrangeas in spring, you've ...