Late October graced us with chilly mornings and warm but dry afternoons. As November dawns, however, I have heard the first ...

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

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.

Whether it's red buckeye or coral honeysuckle, hummingbirds of all kinds will flock to your yard if you grow any of these red ...

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just dipping your toes into the soil, these resilient flowers promise months of colour ...

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

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

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 ...

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 hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...