Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before ...

Boxwoods are hardy evergreen shrubs that are valuable for forming borders for driveways and walkways for formal and contemporary homes. Learn when to trim boxwoods and how best to do it for a neat, ...

November pruning can put some plants at risk of winter damage. Hold off until after blooming to prune these plants and ensure ...

Q: I am getting ready to move back to my home place in Allisonia. It’s in the mountains of Carroll County near Pulaski. The log home was built in 1820, and a little over 60 years ago boxwoods were ...

Many plants are best pruned when dormant, but there are some exceptions to this general rule. July is an ideal time to prune shrubs that bloom in late spring or early summer. It’s also a good ...

Experts from Washington State University say you should begin in early November by removing at least the top third of the ...