Q: Can I trim and shape my globe evergreen bushes and if so, can I do it this spring? They’ve been in place a number of years and do have dead branches inside. What would you suggest for trimming back ...

One of the great things about junipers—along with the fact they’re usually ignored by deer—is how self-sufficient they are. Junipers practically set the gold standard for “plant ‘em and forget ‘em” ...

Burning bush is generally a low-maintenance deciduous landscape shrub but it can grow vigorously. If you’re contemplating when to prune a burning bush shrub to maintain its shape or rejuvenate a ...

Ever looked at your plants after a trim and wondered why they aren’t bouncing back? Pruning can be a game-changer for a ...

Bypass pruners work like scissors, whereas other tools use leverage or make crushing cuts. Learn how these tools work to find ...

Plenty of plants go dormant in winter, which means it's an ideal time to prune them back and ensure that they're looking ...

Recently, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...

Avoid pruning when plants or soil are wet, especially if a freeze is coming soon. Late winter, just before new growth, is ...

Q: I purchased a house this past summer with several rose bushes in the backyard. I know it’s time to prune them, but I’m intimidated by the idea of pruning them. Can you tell me how to get started ...

A:Strawberry bush or bursting heart (Euonymus Americana), a 6-foot native shrub, produces strawberry-like red capsules that crack open exposing bright orange seeds. The fall fruit and fall foliage ...