During the spring, many people are tempted to give their plants a haircut to get them ready for the season. But some plants don’t respond well to being pruned in the spring. Here are four plants you ...

Give your clematis vines a hard pruning at the wrong time of year, and you'll risk no flowers the following season. Prune ...

For many plants, pruning in late winter can ruin your flower display. But for these summer bloomers, it'll have the opposite effect — here's why.

An ice storm can split and break branches, burn foliage, and zap flowers. Follow these steps to help your trees and shrubs recover from ice storm damage.

Boxwood is an excellent evergreen shrub for many situations, but sometimes you need a different option. There are several good boxwood alternatives for when you want an evergreen plant but don’t ...

The garden may look quiet, but don’t be fooled—this is one of the most powerful moments of the year for USDA Zone 7 gardeners. While beds nap under winter skies, smart choices made right now can mean ...

Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...

So many new types of Japanese flowering quince are now available that they have been the subject of a four-year trial by the RHS. Charles Quest-Ritson picks his favourites; just don't ask him to say ...

Hold on to your jasmine, because in spite of the frozen havoc in the northern half of the state, not all is lost in this year ...

Camellias come in different shades of red, pink and white. Solomia explains they deserve a spot in cold-season gardens. She recommends planting them in a shaded part of your garden with companion ...

Key Points Winter gives you time to step up your landscaping by planning ahead for the coming season. Evaluate your landscape ...

Before spring growth takes over, experts recommend inspecting branches closely for developing buds. A healthy branch will display fairly large, plump buds ready to burst with new growth.