As temperatures drop, muscadine vines across North Florida enter their winter dormancy. Dormancy is essential for protecting ...

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants ...

An expert horticulturist highlights seven plants to prune in December. These are suitable for milder zones, but shouldn’t be trimmed if frosts are predicted ...

Pruning is a necessary but often tedious task for gardeners. Getting the timing right is essential for many plants, and viburnums are a great example. With over 150 species, viburnums (Viburnum spp.) ...

Many plants and shrubs are pruned when dormant, which typically occurs during the colder months of the year. Dormant pruning refers to the plant's resting period, which helps reduce stress when ...

The practice dates to ancient Egypt and Rome, where hieroglyphs from 1400 B.C. depict espaliered fig trees to maximize fruit ...

Gardening experts have urged that pruning your plants this week is a top priority to reduce size and prevent diseases.

Winter's coming but in Florida, the weather is great for yard work in cooler temperatures. And there are plenty of tasty chores to dig into.

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions recently ...