As our landscape starts to come out of winter dormancy it is time to start cutting away the winter cold damage. However, we need to use some caution as we pull out the pruners. There are diseases in ...

Q: I had a mature Canary Island palm in my back yard for about 10 years. This summer it became infected and died. I have a monthly service with a landscaping company, and their best efforts to keep it ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images By the time fall arrives lots of plants in your yard have probably taken on ...

I use my pruning shears more than any other garden tool, and although it may seem strange to admit, I have a fondness for them. My pruning shears get used almost every time I step into my garden, and ...

We all know that double-dipping a chip in a shared guacamole bowl is rude. It's also unsanitary because you can transfer your bacteria to the communal bowl of dip. The same thing happens when you clip ...

When you head out in the cold for winter pruning, be sure you have the right kind of pruners. Handheld bypass pruners are among a gardener’s most basic tools. “Having the right pruners and keeping ...

Pruning is considered the best preventive maintenance for landscape trees and shrubs. It promotes strong structural framework on trees that can help withstand storm damage and provide long-term ...

Q: I have attended several pruning demonstrations over the past couple of years. One presenter said only to use a 10-percent bleach solution to sanitize pruning tools, while another said they use ...

Manual yard work is strenuous and tedious, but it can be made easier using specialized tools. Some automatic power tools cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, but can be well worth the price if you ...

1. When pruning, it is advisable to disinfect pruning shears when moving from one plant to the next so as to prevent the spread of pathogens – bacteria, fungi, and viruses – that cause disease. Common ...

The best time to prune aerial roots is during the growing season, which is usually spring or early summer. During this ...