Now is the time to prepare your plants for their winter rest. For some plants, this includes pruning to promote health, shape them, and prevent unwanted pests and diseases from taking over during the ...

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Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...

Each method of cutting plants serves a specific purpose.

Many plants are best pruned when dormant, but there are some exceptions to this general rule. July is an ideal time to prune shrubs that bloom in late spring or early summer. It’s also a good ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

THE WONDERFUL WARM weather, although a great treat for us, is not necessarily a good thing for your plants. Now would normally be the time to prune your trees and bushes. But all pruning is ...

Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah Raven told ...

February is a quiet, in-between month in the garden. The days are gradually getting longer and the birdsong louder, but spring is not quite ready to arrive. Many trees and shrubs will still be in ...

Close-up of person pruning indoor plant leaves - Александр Довянский/Getty Images As you settle into the long, cold winter months and finish prepping your outdoor plants for the season, it's time to ...