February might not be the first month that comes to mind when you think of gardening, but it’s a crucial time for pruning in ...

From the ⅓ pruning rule to the 1 foot pruning rule, there are so many recommendations out there intended to help homeowners prune their hedges. However, there's one task you need to complete before ...

Pruning is a vital part of maintaining a healthy garden, especially when it comes to shrubs. However, many gardeners, from ...

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 ...

One chore that gardeners take on before a new season is pruning, an often perceived nightmare. However, here are a few quick ...

Question: I don’t have a lot of time for gardening, so I use the most efficient methods possible, including power clippers. My neighbor says that trimming with hand pruners is better for the shrubs ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

Hedges are wonderful landscape assets, providing privacy as well as a green backdrop. Some hedges are small — just a few feet high and a few feet long, while others can soar up to 10 or more feet and ...

Hedges are a row of plants that merge into a solid linear mass. They have served gardeners for hundreds of years as screens, fences, walls and edging. A well-shaped hedge is no accident. It must be ...

Q: I’m sure you’ve been bombarded with winter damage issues, but here is mine: How far can a hedge be cut back and still survive? I’m not sure the variety or age since we weren’t the ones to plant it.

Summer’s end means it’s time to stop shearing evergreen hedges, according to Ben Fortin, the horticulturist who oversees the Hedge Collection at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Timing your pruning late ...

How to have healthier hedges—and happier neighbors.