Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A yew hedge in front of a house. Yews (Taxus spp.*) are narrow-leaf evergreens that are popular hedge plants. They are tolerant of ...

Back in my younger days, when I played golf three to four times a week, I typically figured it out on my own rather than admitting I needed lessons. But during one particularly troubling season, I ...

Proper tree care often involves pruning. While the technique is important, timing also plays a role in the tree's well-being. We asked expert Ben Vaughan, a certified arborist who serves as urban ...

Before pruning this yew, a coniferous shrub, a gardener took stock of the shape the plant was taking, then made a plan. Courtesy Johnson County Extension Death, taxes and pruning strike fear in some ...

March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers like spruce, pine and yew, March is a little early and here are important tips and rules to keep in mind. As with any plant, ...

When you’re outdoors pruning bare-branched trees and shrubs in winter, it may seem obvious to prune the evergreens too. That’s not a good idea, according to Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The ...

It might be the dead of winter, but now it’s the time to do pruning work to prepare your fruit trees, roses and ornamentals for the upcoming season. Pruning is critical and therefore causes concerns ...

That is a loaded question and takes some research or plant knowledge if you are not familiar with pruning and trimming practices. Pruning, in relation to flowering and growing habits, is crucial in ...