Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Q: Rabbits stripped many branches from my hydrangea, while some branches are 5 feet high. How do I trim this shrub for spring, or do I need to plant a new one to get a decent shape? — Sue U. A: The ...

Pruning plants is one task you can take care of now before spring gardening gets busy. Learn which plants benefit, along with ...

Q: I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered (see reader's photo). Why now? Nothing has changed that I know of. I live in Fayetteville. A: ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...