Butterfly Bush is one of those shrubs that gets the best of a lot of us. We never can truly anticipate just how huge they can ...

I prune plants that are overgrown very aggressively. Most gardeners hesitate to prune aggressively enough to get good results. Overgrown plants have little value in your garden, so don’t be afraid to ...

Mulch is essential for retaining moisture and suppressing weeds, but over time, it can break down and become ineffective.

We recently purchased a home with a lot of overgrown shrubs. They cover part of our front windows and grow over the walks. They are also very crowded. We are not sure how much we can prune them. Are ...

Winter is a great time to prune trees and shrubs — it’s by far my favorite gardening task and plays a key role in maintaining a great looking garden. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be heavily ...

Found yourself with a garden full of overgrown trees and shrubs? It’s time to give them a haircut through pruning. Pruning helps trees and plants stay healthy, improve growth, and even produce more ...

There's one showy, pollinator-friendly summer bloomer that loves a good late-winter haircut — prune it right, and it'll ...

The third week of January is the time to get ready for the spring garden shows, and the kick off for Western Washington is the Tacoma Home and Garden Show that runs Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. Visit the show’s ...

Question: The shrubs around the front of my home have become crowded and are growing past the windows and lawn. Should l just prune them back or should I move some of them? Answer: This is a common ...

Question: We recently purchased a home with a lot of overgrown shrubs. They cover part of our front windows and grow over the walks. They are also very crowded. We are not sure how much we can prune ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Jacky Parker Photography A flowering quince (Chaenomeles sp.) is an ...

Bypass pruners work like scissors, whereas other tools use leverage or make crushing cuts. Learn how these tools work to find ...