Harvesting fresh raspberries from your home garden is a fulfilling experience, and with some thoughtful pruning, you can maximize your harvest. By removing old and diseased canes and thinning out new ...

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was covered in lush, healthy leaves… and not a single flower. I’d cut off every ...

I am getting questions about when to prune raspberries — spring or fall? To be clear, this is not the same thing as getting rid of the canes that produced this year. They are finished and should be ...

Pruning is an important part of caring for any raspberry plants. Black raspberry plants (Rubus occidentalis), which grow in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9, spread quickly, but that doesn't necessarily ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February. Here's how it makes a difference.

Pruning helps to stimulate healthy, vigorous growth for the coming season and keeps your plants strong and productive. Removing any dead, damaged, or diseased wood improves air circulation and light ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

Many gardeners know that winter is a good time for pruning shrubs but hesitate because they’re not sure how to go about it. Since different shrubs have different needs, pruning them can seem ...

Winter may seem like an odd time to head out with your pruners, but it's actually the ideal season for many trees and shrubs. With the leaves gone and branches exposed, you can clearly see the ...