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

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 ...

While there are so many plants that need pruning for them to give their full potential, there are also a fair few that "never ...

Pruning is often necessary for plants to stay tidy and healthy, but if you strongly dislike it or prefer something that ...

Hydrangeas are another “frequent casualty” which should be left alone in January. Popular mophead and lacecap varieties flower on old wood, meaning winter pruning can “wipe out summer blooms entirely” ...

During the spring, many people are tempted to give their plants a haircut to get them ready for the season. But some plants don’t respond well to being pruned in the spring. Here are four plants you ...

Gardening expert warns that pruning certain popular plants in winter can remove flower buds and ruin your spring and summer ...

Cutting plants back in winter can help certain trees, shrubs, and flowers grow back fuller and more vigorously in the spring. But not all garden plants should get this treatment in wintertime. In fact ...

Tired of worrying you'll snip off next year's blooms? These four no-prune shrubs promise clouds of flowers in UK gardens, ...

This week marks 25 years for me as a garden writer for The Weekend Australian. Yes, it surprised me too. It began as a garden Q&A column called Twig, with a short sidepiece where I could write about ...

Boxwood is an excellent evergreen shrub for many situations, but sometimes you need a different option. There are several good boxwood alternatives for when you want an evergreen plant but don’t ...

Since springtime is only weeks away, the time to prune roses and lantana, practice late winter and early spring clean-ups, ...