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 ...

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 ...

To preserve their colors, poinsettias should be kept out of high-traffic areas to help protect their delicate leaves. Try to ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Pruning certain plants when dormant during the colder months can help reduce stress and create "vigorous and healthy growth" ...

Willow trees ( Salix) are fast-growing trees that can be pruned in December. “Trimming them prevents overgrowing and ensures ...