A: Prune it before it blooms this spring; otherwise, there’ll be no berries. For a full look, prune the stems at different heights. Select about a fourth of the stems throughout the clump, and cut ...

I use a lot of Compacta nandina. That’s the second-tallest variety, growing up to about 42 inches, although I keep mine trimmed at 24 to 30 inches by removing the tallest half of my canes completely ...

QUESTION: We received several poinsettias and a couple of other plants for Christmas. They are beautiful and I’d like to keep them healthy as long as possible. Can you give me any tips? ANSWER: For ...

Versatile and attractive year-round, heavenly bamboo has carved out its place in Northwest gardens. No need to fear Nandina , either. Although it resembles bamboo – hence, its name -- it belongs to ...

I am often asked, ‘When is the best time to prune shrubs?’ My first tip is to choose shrubs that don’t need frequent pruning. Select dwarf shrubs for around the home that grow to about three to four ...

A. Nandina domestica, while known as heavenly bamboo, is a member of the Berberidaceae, and not a grass. It grows well in USDA hardiness zones 6-9 and typically produces flowers in late-spring to ...

The shrub produces berries that last from fall through winter and can be dangerous for birds to ingest. Grace Cary / Getty Images If you're a bird lover, you likely delight in watching these winged ...