For evergreen shrubs such as boxwoods and hollies, it is recommended to give them a light trim to shape, but "don't take off more than one-third of the plant" to avoid damage.
This week's gardening column tackles "heeling in" plants for the winter, when to prune rosebushes and how to keep squirrels from eating tulip bulbs.
The first week of November shuffles in the rain and storms of autumn, so take this as your cue to stop procrastinating and protect tender plants that you want to survive over the winter.
EUGENE, Ore. - As the gardening season winds down, pruning becomes a top priority for green thumbs in the Willamette Valley.
With the leaves on the ground, you can see the shape of the trees and shrubs in your garden, but leave the pruning until ...
Learn how and when to cut back low-maintenance Knock Out roses, and what to do if you miss the ideal window so you don't risk ...
While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...
It's important to prune certain plants in October to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms next year - and there are ...