Ivy particularly loves climbing up trees, and although this is a great benefit to woodland wildlife, it can become ...

For struggling roots, it's a different story. Pruning goes a long way to revive a root-bound houseplant or treat root rot. Root pruning involves removing parts of a plant's root. If your plant has ...

If you feel like every plant you touch dies, the good news is that you are not alone. Plenty of gardeners struggle with ...

Gloved hands pruning the roots of a houseplant - Andrii Lysenko/Getty Images Plants can't stay healthy without healthy roots. They're essential for absorbing water and nutrients and provide ...

With light pruning the blooms are more openly distributed over the plants. Normally mid- to late January through February is the time to do needed pruning. Q: My crape myrtles are growing in an ...

English ivy is a popular and visually appealing climbing plant that can provide a beautiful addition to any garden, but if ...

Sometimes, caring for houseplants feels like a daunting task — one that has many people filling their homes with artificial ...

One key aspect to winter gardening is pruning the right plants. The best pruning shears can cut away old or dying vegetation, and encourage the plant to divert fresh energy towards new ...