Summer is when most gardeners feel the urge to do more, water more, feed more, and trim more. It feels productive, even caring.But for a surprising number of plants, that extra attention during the ...

Many spring bloomers set buds the year before. Cut too soon and you’ll sacrifice the show – here’s how to get the timing ...

Wild and tame, loose and lyrical: over centuries, the English have elevated garden design to an art form.

Wondering if you can trim a neighbor’s tree? Here is what to know about property lines, liability, and your rights.

Pruning is a necessary task when you’re gardening, but did you know there’s a right and wrong way to do it? It’s not as simple as just hacking away at pieces of your plants and hoping for the best. In ...

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

Pruning fruit trees improves sunlight penetration and boosts fruit production. By opening the center of the tree to sunlight, higher-quality fruits form. Pruning an apple tree starts when you first ...

Peonies reward patience. While they may take a little time to settle after planting, these perennials become more impressive ...

How to get ahead of this pesky pest ...

ABERDEEN – Monroe County Extension Agent Randall Nevins and Master Gardeners Mary and Beverly Philley recently offered lessons and techniques on pruning trees and plants.