A boxwood alternative that blooms, a willow with silvery foliage, and another slew of new-twist hydrangeas are among the most interesting trees and shrubs debuting in the 2026 growing season. Growers, ...

A guide to what to do with hydrangeas in February, including expert tips for mulching, pruning, protecting, and deadheading ...

‘Think of February as the time to do an early ‘spring clean’ for your hydrangeas,’ advises Shelley. ‘While it feels odd ...

Pruning is a vital part of maintaining a healthy garden, especially when it comes to shrubs. However, many gardeners, from ...

Once the worst of the winter weather passes, your garden might resemble a plant graveyard, but that doesn't technically mean ...

One chore that gardeners take on before a new season is pruning, an often perceived nightmare. However, here are a few quick ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

February is that strange, liminal month. Winter is technically still here, but it’s losing confidence. Snow is melting into slush, the sun suddenly feels like it remembers your name, and gardeners ...

Prune these in winter: Birch trees, willows, maples, fruit trees, some hydrangeas, shrub hibiscus, twig dogwoods, shade trees ...

Hydrangea leaves turn brown naturally in the fall, but here’s what to do if browning happens when it shouldn't.

When I first started gardening, nothing intimidated me more than pruning. It felt so confusing and counterintuitive. And I constantly thought to myself, wouldn’t it be nice if there was a universal ...

January often feels like gardening’s quiet season—the ground resting, the days short, and the tools tucked away. Yet for the observant gardener, this month offers one of the most valuable chores of ...