*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boxwood Q • I wasn’t able to prune my boxwoods, yews and burning bushes this summer, and they’ve gotten too big. Is it too late ...

Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before ...

You’ve probably seen them without recognizing them. Packed in parking lot islands, tucked within terraces and foundations, and sculpted into squared-off hedges—boxwoods are one of the most ubiquitous ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boxwood Q • Is it OK to trim a boxwood hedge now or should I wait until the spring? Also, during the year when is it OK to trim ...

We've all seen those scraggly, lopsided, or overgrown evergreens looking like a hot mess in the landscape. Once an evergreen reaches that point, it can be a real challenge to correct the problem. But ...

Q: I am getting ready to move back to my home place in Allisonia. It’s in the mountains of Carroll County near Pulaski. The log home was built in 1820, and a little over 60 years ago boxwoods were ...

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

“I just purchased a home with a neglected garden and have several large, overgrown shrubs that I would like to reduce in size instead of replacing. Can this be done successfully and, if so, what is ...

For many plants, pruning in late winter can ruin your flower display. But for these summer bloomers, it'll have the opposite ...