As our landscape starts to come out of winter dormancy it is time to start cutting away the winter cold damage. However, we need to use some caution as we pull out the pruners. There are diseases in ...

Garden tools can sustain a lot of wear and tear during the growing season, so cleaning and maintaining them is essential if you want your tools to last. While it may be tempting to wait until spring ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images By the time fall arrives lots of plants in your yard have probably taken on ...

Q: I had a mature Canary Island palm in my back yard for about 10 years. This summer it became infected and died. I have a monthly service with a landscaping company, and their best efforts to keep it ...

When you're pruning away in your garden, do you put your secateurs away once you're done with them or do you take the time to clean them thoroughly? After a day in the garden, the last thing many of ...

Columnist Robin Trott talks about why winter pruning works on certain trees and shrubs and why it doesn't on some flowers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to garden maintenance, pruning is one of the jobs that sits firmly at the top of the to-do list. During the colder ...

When you head out in the cold for winter pruning, be sure you have the right kind of pruners. Handheld bypass pruners are among a gardener’s most basic tools. “Having the right pruners and keeping ...

No matter what type of pruning method you favor — vase, open air, summer, winter — the first step is to have the right tools. Contra Costa Master Gardener Keith Silva says using the correct tools ...

Pruning at the wrong time can hinder plant growth. Most indoor plants flourish when pruned during their dormant phase, ...

Learn how to prune peace lily properly to encourage more frequent flowering and keep plants healthier and more vigorous.