My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to prune? Yes, shrubs that have ...

Question: My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to prune? Answer: Yes, ...

What if there was a low-maintenance plant that not only looked beautiful, but attracted birds to your yard year-round? This ...

Sure, it’s still cold and gray. But late winter is prime time to get outdoors for one gardening task: pruning shrubs. “You can see the structure more clearly without leaves,” says Patrick Kelsch, ...

I recently bought a house that has shrubs sheared flat next to the sidewalk and lawn. They have also been pruned flat on top. I love my house but hate these ugly shrubs. Is there anyway I can prune to ...

Winter can feel like nature’s way of hitting the snooze button. Frosty mornings, bare trees, and endless shades of gray often ...

Topiary is the art of growing trees and shrubs as living sculptures — cubes, spheres, obelisks, animal shapes or combinations of these. The tradition has flourished in various places at different ...

Let’s hope that the recent freeze was our last, so we can start getting our landscapes into shape. One of the first things to do is prune your trees and shrubs. Certain shrubs and deciduous trees, ...

Topiary is the art of growing trees and shrubs as living sculptures — cubes, spheres, obelisks, animal shapes or combinations of these. The tradition has flourished in various places at different ...

Just like people, plants come in all shapes and sizes! And if you’re looking for a plant to clip, there are plenty of natives that will take a hard prune. Late winter to early spring is the best time ...