Tree pruning, the removal of unwanted branches and twigs, is crucial for maintaining the health and structure of trees. Pruning can technically be done at any point of the year, but it is ideal from ...

Focus on removing branches that are dead, weak, rubbing against others, or growing in the wrong direction to improve plant health. Deciduous trees like Japanese maples can be thinned out to showcase ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of gardening, pruning, and abundant flowers, you probably also think of spring. But while April showers bring May flowers, fall ...

A few years ago, I had an unusual request from one of my clients. My client asked me to design a landscape that would be sensitive to wildlife and attract certain birds to her yard. At the time, it ...

Find the longest-lasting greenery for your holiday decor, and learn when to cut branches so they last as long as possible.

A photo of Laura "Sis" Gilmore hangs from the tree on the side of I-380 in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. The family said Gilmore started decorating the tree after the 9/11 attacks to spread joy, ...

Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus ...

At Christmas time, evergreen foliage is popular for home decor because flowers for cutting might be too scarce during late autumn and winter.

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

As it begins to look a lot more like Christmas, Americans are discussing the appropriate time to trim their tree. Balsam Hill, the California-based artificial tree company, recently released its own ...

Talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives RIO DE JANEIRO -- Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only ...