Prunes are an age-old remedy for constipation. Is it healthy to eat them every day? Experts discuss the potential benefits.

Pruning roses at the right time is the key to healthier plants and bigger, more vibrant blooms. In India’s varied climate, ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Floridians on care of loquat trees, hosta plants, Easter lilies, amaryllis, ...

Though you can prune a lemon tree any time of year to remove problem areas, the best time for an annual pruning to promote fruit production is after harvesting the fruit, usually in late winter to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning prevents new growth from getting leggy, so regular pruning is important for overall plant health. The best time to prune ...

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning plants while they are dormant reduces stress and encourages healthy growth. (Getty Images) Along with mowing the lawn at ...

What are the benefits of no-till gardening? The no-till methods are better for the soil than annual tilling, helping to maintain good soil structure which also leads to improved nutrient recycling, ...

Q: Last week you helped us figure out which blooming shrub we have in the backyard and looking it up, we’re in complete agreement. Thank you! Now, I did mention that the winter jasmine, planted near ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task by far. I prune plants that have gotten overgrown very aggressively, and I suspect that will be the best approach for you, too. Most gardeners are hesitant to ...

Just because there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden until spring. Late winter is often the best time to prune many deciduous trees and shrubs while they’re still ...