SEATTLE — “So, this barberry is a monster. It's out of control. It's way too big, starting to block the light from parts of my garden," said Ciscoe Morris, as he struggled to pull two gloves on to ...

Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before ...

Barberry, Mexican orange blossom and Australian fuchsia are among the non-native plants the Sonoma County Master Gardeners consider Superstars for North Bay gardens. Question: My garden has a number ...

Regardless of the season, there is almost always a garden to-do list that you can be working on. In November, for example, there are a handful of plants that you can prune so that they come back ...

Extension educator Kathy Zuzek has written an informative article about the Japanese barberry. The plant is considered a nuisance now because it reproduces so rapidly. Avoid planting this bush in your ...

An expert horticulturist highlights seven plants to prune in December. These are suitable for milder zones, but shouldn’t be trimmed if frosts are predicted ...