Q: I wanted to share with you photos of my cotoneaster hedge which was successfully rejuvenated after severe rabbit injury this past winter. — Dave Stark, West Fargo. From left, a before-and-after ...

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about a Christmas cactus that only bloomed on one side, how to repair a snow-damaged cotoneaster, and more. Reader Sandy F. asks gardening ...

From the ⅓ pruning rule to the 1 foot pruning rule, there are so many recommendations out there intended to help homeowners prune their hedges. However, there's one task you need to complete before ...

Many people enjoy the annual ceremony of changing the calendar, looking back on the old year, anticipating the new year, and resolving to pursue personally productive new directions. While I have ...

This winter has been a swing of temperatures and everything from well below 0 degrees F to unseasonably warm weather. Now that February has arrived it is time to consider pruning your trees and shrubs ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

February brings the first signs of spring: Buds form on branches, and some flowers are already blooming. At the same time, this month is an important transitional period for gardeners. It’s still ...