You might be a topiary artist of sorts and not know it. Every time you cut a hedge, you are creating topiary, according to "Topiary Joe" Kyte. That's because you're making vegetation into unnatural ...

My tall arborvitae hedge has several large branches sticking out. Can I cut those off or should I tuck them back into the hedge? It is also losing needles on the lowest branches. What should I do?

A hedge often makes a fantastic way of creating a boundary and giving privacy to a backyard. Pruning hedges is important to ...

Avoid trimming hedges in late summer or early fall, as this can harm new growth before winter. Freshly cut hedges are more vulnerable to cold temperatures, which can lead to dieback and other issues.

As any homeowner knows, even the most beautiful, professionally landscaped yards require regular maintenance. Luckily, when it comes to freshening up your greenery, the best pruning shears make it ...

Dear Neil: My red oak is about 10 years old. Some of the leaves are starting to look distressed, so I looked closely. I noticed small red ants climbing up and down the trunk almost as if they are ...

There's a difference between pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. Learn when to use each method to promote growth and good health.

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

While many shrubs in your garden are entering dormancy, November is actually the best time to prune a number of species to ...