While some people enjoy the wild, untamed look of shrubs and hedges, many gardeners prefer to keep them neatly trimmed. Consistent pruning is important, but if you're growing evergreen plants for ...

Walk down almost any street and you'll spot boxwoods (Buxus sempervirens) edging yards or framing walkways. This popular evergreen shrub is perfect for plant sculpting, which is part of its charm.

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Also called lemon cypress, Monterey cypress is one of the most stunning evergreen trees with chartreuse new growth and bright ...

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

Determining what time of year to prune your ornamental deciduous shrubs can be tricky and confusing, but we hope to clear up some misconceptions and provide clear guidance for several common landscape ...

December is midwinter, and can be a risky time for pruning. Any pruning of trees and shrubs has to be done at the right time, if at all, during the month. But there are some plants you should never ...

For all of these plants, pruning can begin if needed after we have assessed how much, if any, winter damage has occurred. That will not be until late April when plants should be growing. If you have ...

The boxwood shrub is a common sight on many Midwestern lawns. The boxwood is a preferred choice and popular addition to both residential and commercial landscaping efforts. They are prized for their ...