It's a familiar story: that little shrub you once fell for has quietly grown into something far larger than you ever imagined. Or perhaps you inherited an overgrown garden when you moved in. The good ...

Man in a brown jacket and gloves pruning tall deciduous shrubs in winter - Lazhko Svetlana/Shutterstock Winter is usually a quiet time for most gardens, with many plants and trees in their dormant ...

I prune plants that are overgrown very aggressively. Most gardeners hesitate to prune aggressively enough to get good results. Overgrown plants have little value in your garden, so don’t be afraid to ...

To our reader who reached out for advice on this wonderful plant, I’m delighted you did! Growing elderberries in north central Ohio is something you can absolutely achieve with a little care. I ...

It happens: That tiny quart-sized shrub you fell in love with eventually grew up and got much (much!) bigger than you expected. Or maybe you inherited some monster shrubs when you moved into a new ...

If you have an overgrown forsythia or lilac, now is the time to get it under control by using proper pruning techniques. It’s not uncommon for some of these large shrubs to get out of hand, especially ...

Winter is usually a quiet time for most gardens, with many plants and trees in their dormant phase. However, there are some things you can do during the winter to get ready for spring. One garden task ...