Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

West Virginia State University Extension Service invites the community to join a free, hands-on “Pruning for Beginners” workshop designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of tree care. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many spring bloomers set buds the year before. Cut too soon and you’ll sacrifice the show – here’s how to get the timing ...

Knowing when to prune fruit bushes can be challenging. Doing it at the wrong time of year may mean the difference between a ...

The dormant season is the best time of year to do this work, as healthy plants will respond with lots of new growth.

How do I trim my neighbor's tree without starting another feud? "The question is, do we do the hacking in the middle of the night? Or boldly in broad open daylight?" ...

If your neighbor's branches are protruding onto your side of the fence, is it legal to cut them? Here's what Oregon law says.

Perennials are the delight of the flower gardener. Showy and colorful like annuals, their longer lives make them a less ...

Most of us slice open an avocado, scoop out the creamy part, and toss the seed straight into the bin without thinking twice.