We re-potted a house plant that was constantly wilting and that seems to help. Is it possible that the plant is too large and needs a “haircut”? Answer: Potted plants benefit from root pruning as well ...

On plants where growth is constantly renewed from ground level, the weak, spindly shoots should be removed, as well as some of the oldest stems. With plants such as hazel, the oldest shoots should be ...

Q: I had a mature Canary Island palm in my back yard for about 10 years. This summer it became infected and died. I have a monthly service with a landscaping company, and their best efforts to keep it ...

That once-cute shrub is now blocking the windows, swallowing the walkway, and testing your patience. Before you dig it out, here’s what experts say you should try.

Even though I do like to prune trees and shrubs, I don't do it professionally. I have never been all that nifty with tools. I can get by tightening a nut and bolt or do the odd handyman job, but I am ...

I find that fruits and vegetables grown at home taste particularly good. Prune fruit trees in our area between late February and early March before the buds begin to swell. The branching habits are ...