A winter garden is a stark contrast to the vibrant leaves and buds that emerge from stems and soil each spring. Bare branches and crisp brown foliage of perennials that have died back for the season ...

Although some plants can be damaged by winter pruning, others actually grow better and fruit and flower more abundantly when they’re cut back in winter. Plus, it's easier to see the branches without ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

Abelias are graceful shrubs that deserve wider use in the landscape. They tolerate a range of light conditions, seamlessly bridging sunny and shady areas of the landscape to create harmonious ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to prune most (but not all) of your trees and shrubs. There are several reasons ...

Shrubs require more maintenance than bedding or potted plants, with pruning the main task to keep them looking good. Consider these general guidelines for how often and how much to prune, along with ...

Flower garden with vibrant colorful blooms and stone pathway. - nukopic/Shutterstock Few plants combine speed, scent, and staying power quite like glossy abelia (Abelia 'Edward Goucher'). This ...