Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and endlessly versatile in garden design, this evergreen favorite earns its keep.

While some people enjoy the wild, untamed look of shrubs and hedges, many gardeners prefer to keep them neatly trimmed. Consistent pruning is important, but if you're growing evergreen plants for ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

Walk down almost any street and you'll spot boxwoods (Buxus sempervirens) edging yards or framing walkways. This popular evergreen shrub is perfect for plant sculpting, which is part of its charm.

Once you're sure there are no more freezes in sight, you have a laundry list of plants to prune so that they flower and regrow beautifully in spring.

Q: I am getting ready to move back to my home place in Allisonia. It’s in the mountains of Carroll County near Pulaski. The log home was built in 1820, and a little over 60 years ago boxwoods were ...

Pruning is defined as the manual removal of branches to alter a plant’s health and form. It's a term most often used when discussing the care of trees and woody shrubs. Since most home gardens include ...