Someone once said: “Life is like a rose garden — watch for the thorns and keep the pest dust handy.” Marin Master Gardener rose experts advise that in addition to pest dust, another way to enhance the ...

Now is a good time to prune shrubs and deciduous trees. Here are some pruning tips: Prune to remove dead, diseased and damaged branches. This type of pruning can be done any time of the year.

Time to pull on your gardening boots and get dirty in the garden! The beginning of March is a good time to do some pruning and garden cleanup as well as add some hardy perennials to the landscape.

Do you have sparse and spindly hydrangeas? Find out how the seasons and a simple pair of shears can ensure full, lush blooms ...

BOSSIER CITY, La. - With spring just around the corner, now is the time for gardeners to grab their pruning gloves and shears. Mark Wilson, an extension agent with the LSU AgCenter, shared his best ...

Q. What is the difference between winter pruning and summer pruning for fruit trees? Does it really make a difference in fruit production? Winter pruning is done during the tree’s dormant period when ...

A proper spring pruning does double duty by removing winter damage and encouraging new growth -- which is where perennials like to stick their buds. This isn't just about tidying up, it's about ...

Are you ready for spring? It seemed like it would never get here and as of this writing, it hasn’t gotten here yet. Makes me think of something I just read: “The only thing I’m growing this spring is ...

Few plants say “summer” quite like hibiscus with their big, colorful flowers. And pruning hibiscus plants correctly is key to getting the best flower show in late summer, and ensuring blooms keep ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...