Timing is key when it comes to pruning flowering and fruiting plants. Randy Forst, extension educator for consumer ...

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As winter fades and spring approaches, many homeowners overlook the importance of clearing lawn debris. Yet this simple task can significantly impact the health and appearance of your grass in the ...

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Grasses should be cut back when dormant—any time between late fall and early spring. While there is no exact timing, you’ll want to be sure to remove the old blades before new growth begins. It is ...

The caladiums are nearing their end, so it's time to gather the bulbs. Across the front of my house, I have azaleas and ...

It is time to cut back on any foliage on ornamental grasses and other perennials. Check to see if any new growth has begun before pruning so you don't have cut edges on this season's growth.

When it comes to creating a beautiful garden, a lot of people are drawn to hydrangeas. They are a genus of flowering shrubs with colourful blooms that are actually native to Asia and the Americas ...

Cut out all damaged, diseased or crossed branches. Prune for shape and size. Ornamental grasses that are not evergreen should be cut back within a couple inches from the ground to make way for new ...

The plants, however, will survive these temperatures. Prune off the brown fronds in spring. The plants should send up new fronds in late spring or early summer. Rats have eaten my broccoli ...