Creating a garden with timeless appeal isn't just about decor. Choosing time-honored flowers that have a classic look will ...

Summer is the best time to prune and shape up your lavender. But, don't worry: It's still helpful to clean up and protect ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree ...

To prune overgrown blueberry bushes, trim half of the oldest canes down to the ground to encourage new branches to grow.

Winter pruning keeps Russian sage compact and preps it for better blooms next summer. Cut stems between 8–18 inches during dormancy to spark fresh growth and keep it neat. Pruning boosts flowers, ...

Orchids need a different approach to pruning than other houseplants. Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow since their needs are different from other houseplants. They may be somewhat picky ...

LET’S REVIEW A perfect and a little-known method which is totally appropriate now in the month of October. I have numerous times explained, and rightly so, how pruning at the wrong time of year can ...

Q: When should I prune my roses? They never go completely dormant in the winter. In Southern California, we don’t experience winter like the rest of the country. Most gardening guides will tell you to ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

10:00, Thu, Oct 16, 2025 Updated: 10:00, Thu, Oct 16, 2025 Monty Don has named one type of plant that he tends to prune in October and November, but he doesn't "touch many of them again". In an ...

Monty Don has identified one particular type of plant that he tends to prune during October and November, though he doesn't "touch many of them again". In a comprehensive article for BBC Gardeners' ...

Monty Don has revealed the one type of plant he makes a point of pruning in October and November. In a detailed article for BBC Gardeners' World Magazine on autumn and winter pruning, Monty shared his ...