Gauntlet gloves are the one accessory that'll protect you from your thorniest gardening problems.

The arborvitae hedge lining your fence. The bark mulch you refreshed last spring. The ornamental grasses swaying beautifully at the edge of your patio. These are some of the most common landscaping ...

Which branches — if any — should you be cutting off your young trees? You can't glue the wrong choices back on!

One of the most common questions we receive in Extension is: When is the best time to prune my fruit trees? The general rule of thumb is to prune in late winter or early spring, while trees are still ...

Wondering what to prune in early spring? Experts explain which plants benefit from pruning now and which ones to leave alone.

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

This hardy perennial rewards a bold gardener — be brave with the hard spring prune, and it'll pay you back with blooms all ...

Just a few cuts can maintain their natural beauty.

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 ...

Don’t ruin your spring blooms! Discover what not to prune now—and the right time to trim dogwood, lilac, azalea, forsythia, and more.