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 ...

Knowing local laws regarding hedge trimming can help you avoid neighbor disputes, fines, or lawsuits, while also keeping your ...

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 ...

Q.: I have a number of cedar trees and some of them are in need of trimming, but I would like to know when is the best time to trim. I don't want anything to happen with them, like the experience I ...

Keep formal hedges trim and looking smart with our easy pruning guide. A well-maintained hedge provides a good, smart boundary to a garden, but if left unchecked, a hedge can soon lose its shape and ...

Learning to plant and prune trees will let you shape your outdoor spaces into a more inviting place. Plantings can shield your house from sun and cold winds while increasing curb appeal. Proper ...

As summer progresses and early perennials fade, shrubs can begin to look unruly and hedges wayward. At this time of year, many gardeners feel the urge to reach for their secateurs. But what should be ...

It’s at this time of year, when early perennials are spent, shrubs seem to have gone out of shape and hedges are looking wayward, that you may feel the urge to give your secateurs and shears an airing ...

When is the best time of year to prune an overgrown beech hedge? Ours is too high and wide and is beginning to block a pathway, but I’m worried about damaging it if I cut it back too hard. E Gilligan, ...