Sure, roses and hydrangeas are amazing, but the case for ornamental grasses needs to be made. That's why we're breaking down all the reasons you should consider adding them to your outdoor 'scapes ...
Rainbow Knock Out' has a range of colors from light pink to yellow to coral with a yellow center. Plant them en masse—they make great informal hedges. They will flower best in a sunny spot (at least ...
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 ...
Pruning is the selective removal of specific plant parts for the benefit of the whole plant. Some reasons to prune are to train a plant, maintain plant health, improve the quality of flowers, fruits ...
Prune a tree to have well-spaced branches and a balanced appearance, while eliminating broken, diseased or dead branches. For larger limbs, start the cut from the underside of the limb to avoid ...
Research suggests that drinking prune juice may help treat constipation. It may soften stools and encourage more frequent bowel movements. Constipation can occur for many reasons, including low ...
When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause branches to tear, leading to wounds on the tree that will attract disease. It's also important to have a pruning saw ...
Many garden plants benefit from pruning, but it's important to prune at the right time of year, in the right way. Winter pruning takes place in winter, when plants are dormant. We list common plants ...
Secateurs and loppers are handy pruning tools but for thicker branches a pruning saw is the tool for the job. The last resort before you need a chainsaw, a pruning saw has a toothed blade capable of ...