Mari asks: When is the best time to prune my smoke tree? A problem occurred when my gardener decided to shear the entire bush into a round blob. Now, how and when do I get it back into its normal ...

Pruning needs: Prune in late winter and early spring to maintain well-branched, rounded shape. Water needs: Low to moderate water and fast drainage. Snapshot: This deciduous plant, which can be ...

In our yard right now, there are three happy plants. These relatives all have a distinctive color of a very dark green hue. And, as the branches lengthen, a purple color sets into the sky. They are ...

Although some plants can be damaged by winter pruning, others actually grow better and fruit and flower more abundantly when they’re cut back in winter. Plus, it's easier to see the branches without ...

A guide to five flowering trees to prune in early spring, as you sacrifice flowers and growth if they are trimmed any later, ...

February brings the first signs of spring: Buds form on branches, and some flowers are already blooming. At the same time, this month is an important transitional period for gardeners. It’s still ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Usually in winter, in places where snow falls and the ground freezes, there aren't too many chores to be done in the garden.