Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper ...

The Chelsea chop works wonders in early summer – now, the September stagger allows you to selectively slice fall perennials ...

It can be tempting to reach for the secateurs, but pruning could actually do more harm than good ...

Pruning is defined as the manual removal of branches to alter a plant's health and form. It's a term most often used when discussing the care of trees and woody shrubs. Since most home gardens include ...

Now’s the time to prepare your garden roses for the coming growing season. The three primary purposes of pruning are to remove damaged and unwanted canes, promote optimum blooming and reduce size of ...

Whether you’re planting new grapevines or have inherited an overgrown “grapezilla” that you’ve vowed to tackle, it’s important to prune them in winter while they are fully dormant. It’s easier to see ...

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With higher temperatures coaxing new growth, traditional Labor Day weekend task may instead invite destructive chilli thrips ...