Sharpening hedge trimmers regularly will keep your plants tidy and healthy. Follow these easy steps to save the expense of a ...

Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering trees and shrubs such as crape myrtle, oleander, vitex, althea and abelia. Walk around your ...

A gardening expert has urged gardeners to prune certain plants in February as it is their "last chance" ahead of spring.

hedge rows planting along farmlands offer many environmental benefits. They include connecting vital habitats throughout farmland and provide refuge and food to plants, wildlife and livestock.

Did you know that thorny, shrub-like roses planted as hedges along walls or around properties with palisade or clear-view fencing can provide extra security?

Calycanthus floridus, commonly known as sweetshrub or Carolina allspice, is an unusual plant native to North America. Not only does this deciduous shrub have striking pink-red blooms, but the flowers ...

My last article discussed how to prepare seedlings for growing plants. In February, the gardener needs to consider what ...

— Find a space to dry seeds, such as a barn, shed or greenhouse, well before it is needed. — Stock up on equipment, such as ...

Most front or backyards tend to rely on hedge plants to provide a green boundary for privacy and security. There are hundreds of different species to choose from, and whether you have a preference ...

“Protecting your home from flames and embers is key to it not burning down,” said Teryl Ciarlo, founder of Teryl Designs Landscaping in Pacific Palisades, where one of the most damaging fires hit and ...

As gardeners start to prepare their outdoor spaces for spring, a gardening expert has shared which plants to prune in February to ensure they grow well throughout the year ...