When you see one of your shrubs growing a little too wild, your first thought might be to grab those hedge shears and give it a trim. However, choosing what you think is the fastest or simplest ...

I would like to prune my shrubs so that they keep their natural shape instead of becoming hedges like some of my neighbors’. Could you give me some pointers or tell me where I can get some reliable ...

Find out how to prune fruit trees properly, plus tips for timing your pruning right.

Also called lemon cypress, Monterey cypress is one of the most stunning evergreen trees with chartreuse new growth and bright ...

Fall and winter are great times to prune out any dead wood you might have in your trees and shrubs. At this time of year, a well-trained arborist will be able to identify those branches that need to ...

My landscaper prunes my shrubs every year about this time. I don’t like the way he prunes. My spring blooming shrubs have very few flowers. My neighbors have the same shrubs with lots of bloom. Also, ...

It's a must-do if you have a garden—or even a few houseplants. Valeriy G/Getty Images Bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to plants. That's where pruning comes in—to improve your tree's or ...

There are several reasons for reducing the size or shape of plants. The key is to know which plants will tolerate abuse and still look good, and which ones to leave alone. If you want a hedge, which ...

A gardener moves recently pruned shrub branches from a garden bin to a wood chipper. - Kolbz/Getty Images When you see one of your shrubs growing a little too wild, your first thought might be to grab ...