Pruning is a critical task for spring plant health, as it frees the plant from old, dying, and diseased matter and enables the vegetation to redirect energy to new growth. Missing a pruning won ...

It's risky to prune these early bloomers because you'll most likely be cutting off buds, resulting in fewer flowers. Instead, prune your lilacs and other early blooms as soon as they finish flowering ...

Gardener Jennifer (@hookandgarden_) shared a video showing how to protect pepper plants when those freezing temperatures arrive. It's a process called overwintering. The TikToker demonstrates the ...

Figure 4. Orange sweet bell pepper Other considerations for working the pepper crop as it grows taller are provisions for being able to work with the plants, pruning and harvesting. The pipe and rail ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO OK, gardeners — it’s time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we’ve ...

Bloom period is another factor. Spring blooming plants like forsythia or lilac should only be pruned once they have finished ...

Roses and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand — so it’s a great time to give your perennial flowers some love and care. Regular rose pruning is essential to keep your plants healthy, vibrant and full of ...

While the cold months may seem like an unusual time to prune, winter is actually ideal for many plants because they are in a dormant state. This dormancy reduces stress on the plants, minimizes sap ...

Many garden plants benefit from pruning, but it's important to prune at the right time of year, in the right way. Winter pruning takes place in winter, when plants are dormant. We list common plants ...