A gardener often has to play the role of a referee. Plants grow larger than expected and start crowding other plants. Tall ...

Discover how to prune sunflowers by following our expert advice, ... There are two types of sunflowers, annuals and perennials, and you can either grow them from seed or buy young plants.

If you prune new shoots in fall, it may encourage a growth spurt of tender stems. These won’t have time to harden off if temperatures dip, and will be damaged and blackened by frost. 4.

Fact checked by Jillian Dara Roses, long a gardener's favorite and our country's National Flower, still suffer from the reputation of being hard to grow. In reality, many modern roses like 'Knock ...

Most vines are fast growers and can quickly get out of hand. Whether the vine is one you planted or an unwanted plant, learn ...

Summers in the South can be brutal on people and gardens. Learn the best ways to prepare for and revive a wilting garden during a Southern heat wave.

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When to Prune Fruit Trees Timing your pruning is dictated by a number of factors, such as the type of fruit and specific plant diseases you may be trying to avoid.

For owners of these beautiful landscape shrubs, how to prune hydrangeas is a common question. It’s confusing if searching online, because we find complicated recommendations for hydrangea types ...

Summer annuals are the flowers that are going to give you beautiful color around your home and garden all summer long. To stream WUSA9 on your phone, you need the WUSA9 app. Download the WUSA9 app ...

Prune your spring flowering shrubs within six weeks after they have finished blooming. Do not cut back the foliage of any spring flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.