Mari asks: When is the best time to prune my smoke tree? A problem occurred when my gardener decided to shear the entire bush into a round blob. Now, how and when do I get it back into its normal ...

Pruning needs: Prune in late winter and early spring to maintain well-branched, rounded shape. Water needs: Low to moderate water and fast drainage. Snapshot: This deciduous plant, which can be ...

In our yard right now, there are three happy plants. These relatives all have a distinctive color of a very dark green hue. And, as the branches lengthen, a purple color sets into the sky. They are ...

Although some plants can be damaged by winter pruning, others actually grow better and fruit and flower more abundantly when they’re cut back in winter. Plus, it's easier to see the branches without ...

They're as easy on the eyes as they are easy to grow. Meet 13 garden superstars that don't take a super amount of work.