Boxwoods are slow growing shrubs that can be shaped into precise forms. Learn how to shape boxwoods and keep them healthy in ...

My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to prune? Yes, shrubs that have ...

Timing matters when pruning spring-flowering shrubs, and cutting them at the wrong moment could impact next year's blooms ...

I have had a number of questions on shrub pruning recently. Most often, when people think of shrub pruning, they envision hedging them with shears to conform to a shape they find desirable. If your ...

Question: My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to prune? Answer: Yes, ...

Pruning deciduous or flowering shrubs is a crucial aspect of their seasonal care, and timing is everything. Most shrubs should be pruned in February and March—and even too late into March can result ...

Sure, it’s still cold and gray. But late winter is prime time to get outdoors for one gardening task: pruning shrubs. “You can see the structure more clearly without leaves,” says Patrick Kelsch, ...

I’M HERE WITH CARRIE INGLE, AND WE ARE AT THE BEAUTIFUL LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS. I KNOW IT’S A HOT DAY, BUT THE SUN IS SHINING, HELPING THE PLANTS GROW. I’M HERE WITH ABBY EVANS, AND YOU REALLY ...

One popular question among home gardeners is when and how do you prune your flowering shrubs? Although it can seem tempting to prune in late fall and early spring, the type of shrub you have ...

I recently bought a house that has shrubs sheared flat next to the sidewalk and lawn. They have also been pruned flat on top. I love my house but hate these ugly shrubs. Is there anyway I can prune to ...

Topiary is the art of growing trees and shrubs as living sculptures — cubes, spheres, obelisks, animal shapes or combinations of these. The tradition has flourished in various places at different ...