Q: I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered (see reader's photo). Why now? Nothing has changed that I know of. I live in Fayetteville. A: ...

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Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

By far the most common reason for some hydrangeas to not flower is pruning at the wrong time of year. Here's what else to ...

Recently, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

I know this is not the typical time to prune hydrangeas, but because the entire plant looks dead, can I prune it some? Also, do you have any ideas for a very large oak tree that has a lot of mistletoe ...