A practical October pruning guide for Indian gardens to remove dead wood, shape plants lightly, and promote healthy growth ...

Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

Pruning is a common gardening practice where cutting away certain parts of a plant, such as its branches, buds or roots, can boost its appearance, health and growth. Yet pruning carefully, and at the ...

Should you pull annuals before winter or leave them in the ground? We asked gardening experts what to do before the cold ...

Two plants I dig and pot up each fall to replant in spring. Before the temperature drops, here are some tips to keep non-cold ...

As you tackle fall garden cleanup that is crucial in November, consider leaving some fallen leaves in place. They create a ...

A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...

These tropical treasures may be short-lived individually, but together they create a continuous display of colour - a true ...

November pruning can put some plants at risk of winter damage. Hold off until after blooming to prune these plants and ensure a season of beautiful blooms.

After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western spicebush (Calycanthus occidentalis), has ...

I love pruning garden plants and its sense of accomplishment and opportunities to express my whims. Funny, for a guy who hasn ...