Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

Your responses and questions to last week’s column fluttered into my inbox like oak leaves after a storm. Rather than taking ...

In quiet corners this month, small shrubs turn red and gold, then quietly serve up bowls of late-season fruit. Across patios and back gardens, two modest ...

Organic garlic bulbs shouldn't have been coated with anything. Plant them so they're not touching, a hand width apart or even a bit less. The depth should be at least four inches to six inches.

Cooler nights are closing in, and the window to shape healthy growth is shrinking. A few careful cuts now will pay off.

Peonies need to go dormant for the winter season, so if you're going to keep one in your house you need to find a cold ...

Apart from the rich colours of autumn foliage, October is an ...

I have learned a few things during the years which help cut down on some of the work in the garden. Those of us with Rose of Sharon planted on our properties for late August colour have had to weed ...

Correct pruning of raspberry bushes is essential. Pruning produces higher yields, helps control diseases and facilitates harvesting and other maintenance chores. The growth and fruiting ...

Many shrubs benefit from pruning each year. We prune them to remove stray branches and suckers, keep the plants to a manageable size, and maintain an attractive shape. For some shrubs, pruning also ...