Put down the pruning shears. With recent freezing temperatures across Louisiana and a dose of ice, sleet and even snow in some places, all of our gardens probably have suffered some damage. It’s ...

However, if you are having doubts, it’s okay to wait until the buds start to fatten up in late winter or early spring. You’ll ...

From perennials that need to be pruned in the fall to trees that need a light trim in the dead of winter, a gardener's pruning shears never get any rest. However, it can be a little dizzying trying to ...

Many landscape plants will require pruning at some stage of their life. Plants may need to be pruned to reduce or maintain plant size or to remove dead or damaged material. Pruning is also used to ...

Sophie Thomson, like many others in country areas, grows hedges to create sheltered areas within her garden. Plants make great wind breaks, but they need to be chosen carefully to cope with the ...

In the midst of spring, many enthusiastic gardeners grab their pruning shears to prune ready to trim away at their plants. Although pruning can promote healthy growth and help control size, it's ...