Cutting back crepe myrtles is a divisive topic, but there is one thing we can all agree on. The best time to cut back crepe myrtles is before new spring growth makes its appearance.

Sudden plunges into arctic temperatures don't give plants time to become hardened to the cold. Here's what could happen to ...

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The tree pruning months of January, February and March have arrived. Major trimming is generally recommended during the months that trees are dormant. This can be done to control size, ...

Get Neil Sperry's gardening answers on yellow butterfly vine propagation, pruning figs and abelias, fertilizing winter ...

Last week felt like I should have been working in the garden, flying a kite, or wade fishing for crappie. Other than the two ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

I’ve tried nurseries here for the past two years and they no longer stock them. I tried planting seeds early […] ...

In your journey through life, enjoy the cooler conditions as winter continues its path through January. In the landscape, leave the deadened parts on your plants for now. They will help buffer the ...

Bird houses: Now is the time to clean out and clean-up your birdhouses. Replace rotted wood, re-paint as needed, and check the stability of the support post. Your birds will thank you later in the ...

If you just bought some new shrubs like a Hydrangea, Crape Myrtle, Dogwood, Viburnum, Rose of Sharon, or so many others, here is a short and sweet video showing exactly how to get them planted ...

Focus on removing branches that are dead, weak, rubbing against others, or growing in the wrong direction to improve plant health. Deciduous trees like Japanese maples can be thinned out to showcase ...