Pruning trees, shrubs, and perennials at the right time can lead to more blooms and healthier growth. The timing varies depending on the specific plant type, but this guide provides clear instructions ...

Put away your pruners for bigger, healthier blooms.

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

Whether you're making garlands and wreaths with sprigs of evergreen holly, or displaying a few winterberry branches in a vase for a holiday dinner, there are several great uses for holly branches for ...

Thoughtful pruning promotes health and adds grace to your plantings. Many of us are unsure if or how to prune (or do so reflexively), shearing any plant flat when it grows out of bounds. Improper ...

AND HOW TO DO IT. WITH A HANDSAW AND A CAREFUL CUT, THIS CAN BE PRIME TIME FOR PRUNING. SO I’LL TAKE THIS BACK AT THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM IN BOSTON. HORTICULTURISTS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A NARROW ...