Experts share how to keep pruning tools in good condition, to ensure amazing results in your garden this winter and beyond.

Pruning is defined as the manual removal of branches to alter a plant’s health and form. It's a term most often used when discussing the care of trees and woody shrubs. Since most home gardens include ...

Crape myrtle blooms on new growth, so the best time to cut back these trees is in late winter, before new growth has sprouted. January through March is generally the best time to prune a crape myrtle, ...

Dormant pruning enhances fruit quality, and the structural integrity of trees that produce it, while promoting fruit ...

Pruning changes the form and growth of a plant. Pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance for both insect and disease damage. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during the ...

January marks a strategic period for those who care for the garden with attention. During winter, many trees enter dormancy, ...