If you're just starting to embrace a love of gardening, you may be tempted to buy Costco's bonsai trees. But are they worth ...

Pruning too soon can leave plants vulnerable to insects or disease ... evergreen shrubs like boxwoods, gardenia, viburnum, and barberry should be pruned in spring after the first new growth ...

But there’s lots you can do now to encourage spring growth, especially when it comes to pruning certain plants. The key is to focus your efforts on summer-flowering species, as opposed to spring ...

Plant them en masse—they make great informal hedges. They will flower best in a sunny spot (at least six hours a day) with good drainage. There's no need to keep the flowers groomed; they're ...

Pruning is the selective removal of specific plant parts for the benefit of the whole plant. Some reasons to prune are to train a plant, maintain plant health, improve the quality of flowers, fruits ...

Cordon tomatoes, also known as indeterminate tomatoes, are grown as tall, single-stemmed plants and need regular pruning to maximise fruiting potential and ensure good airflow between plants. Trailing ...

This makes it easier to see what you’re doing as you progress, and gives you better access to the base of the plant. Cut through the thick woody stems, around 30cm above the ground, using a pair of ...

I’m Farmer Rich, a fruit and vegetable farmer who uses pruning shears throughout my daily work. I also regularly test and develop consumer products, so I know how to vigorously review pruning ...

When choosing houseplants for your home, you may want to reconsider the plants on this list. Discover which plants you should ...