Crape myrtle blooms on new growth, so the best time to cut back these trees is in late winter, before new growth has sprouted. January through March is generally the best time to prune a crape myrtle, ...

Pruning can continue through August as needed based on the gardener’s desires to control the height and bushiness of the ...

When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive when you add wood ash to your garden.

Pruning revitalizes our roses. It opens the plant to light and air circulation which minimizes disease. When we prune, we ...

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According to garden expert David Denyer from Eflorist, January and February are the ideal time to mulch Christmas trees as ...

Plant care doesn't end during the winter months. Discover ten plants that need special care in the winter to come back stronger in the spring.

Warm spells in the winter months are not uncommon around these parts. Looking ahead to my family coming to our house on the ...

Mulching azaleas is essential for moisture retention, weed control, and soil health. Learn how to properly mulch using ...

Azaleas produce clouds of vibrant blooms from spring to fall, but only if you stick to a pruning schedule that doesn't mess with the plant's natural cycles.

December can be a nerve-wracking time for many gardeners. The weather gets colder every week, snow begins to accumulate on garden beds, and the glory days of spring and summer seem like a lifetime ago ...

From perennials that need to be pruned in the fall to trees that need a light trim in the dead of winter, a gardener's pruning shears never get any rest. However, it can be a little dizzying trying to ...