One of the great things about junipers—along with the fact they’re usually ignored by deer—is how self-sufficient they are. Junipers practically set the gold standard for “plant ‘em and forget ‘em” ...

I have some large, overgrown shrubs that have overtaken my garden. They seem to be nice shrubs, and I would like to try to save them. Can I prune them to reduce their size? If so, what is the best ...

We've all seen those scraggly, lopsided, or overgrown evergreens looking like a hot mess in the landscape. Once an evergreen reaches that point, it can be a real challenge to correct the problem. But ...

Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be aggressively pruned this and next month to rejuvenate them. Start by removing all dead wood. Prune old canes ...

Overgrown shrubs are a common problem in mature landscapes. You may have inherited this problem from a previous homeowner, or you may have unknowingly created the problem with improper plant selection ...

I read your article on pruning fruit trees. Is this a good time to prune other trees and shrubs? I have some junipers that have overgrown my sidewalk. Should I just prune them off at the edge of the ...

As we continue through our “winter” we can still accomplish some useful goals for the coming spring and summer. Of the cultural practices we can do for maintaining woody ornamental plants, chief among ...

Q. My oleander shrubs are overgrown. When and how severely can they be pruned? A. The best time to prune oleanders is late winter just before new growth occurs (late February to early March).