It may not look like much is going on in a winter garden, but there's a lot going on behind the scenes. Prune these plants in ...

Discover the plants that benefit most from a December prune, including why timing matters and how to cut them back for ...

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...

Gardening experts have urged that pruning your plants this week is a top priority to reduce size and prevent diseases.

Keep your Christmas cactus healthy and full by removing some of the segments. Pruning encourages branching and can produce ...

The practice dates to ancient Egypt and Rome, where hieroglyphs from 1400 B.C. depict espaliered fig trees to maximize fruit ...

From roses to wisteria, geraniums and herbs, GH gardening columnist Juliet Sargeant gives her expert tips on taking cuttings ...

What gardener doesn't dream of a romantic arbor or pergola covered in bountiful flowers? If your mind's eye sees that arbor covered in wisteria (Wisteria spp.) it's important to know exactly what ...

Pruning your pear tree regularly not only increases your fruit yield and protects the plant from disease, it's also necessary for structural support.

This edible vining plant plays important roles in its native environment, but growing it in the U.S. can be disastrous for ...

White snow, twinkling lights, brass menorahs, Kwanzaa unity cups and a red-and-green potted poinsettia centered on a table.

This is summer: even when it isn't hot, the sun is flesh-burning. Summer's scents lure you out from the air-conditioning. All that is necessary to enjoy sitting on the grass, or smelling the lake, the ...