In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should leave your trees in great shape. - Lopper. A two-handled cutting tool, designed especially ...

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Pruning can seem like a complicated task. There's more to it than just picking a tool and cutting a few branches. Let the ...

My Oct. 26 article introduced the concept of structural pruning for young trees. The first two steps in the process of training a tree to a central leader and removing poorly attached branches were ...

Pruning Christmas cactus isn't required, but it can help plants grow better and flower more. Christmas cactuses are easy-going, tropical plants that grow well in most homes and rarely need pruning.

When you're preparing for the winter season with some traditional decorating, you might be looking for simple ways to incorporate the poinsettia into your holiday decor. Once the season is over, ...

Top tip: Try to prune this group before new growth begins, pruning them back in late winter to a pair of healthy leaf buds.

Christmas cactuses are easy-going, tropical plants that grow well in most homes and rarely need pruning. But if your plant is overgrown or you want to create new cactus plants from stem cuttings, it ...