But there is something you can do to prevent that from happening – let us introduce you to houseplant root pruning. What is ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.

Improving the soil means adding organic matter such as compost that will act like a sponge to hold more moisture. But you can also tame thirsty roots by encouraging a deeper and wider root system that ...

Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly and live longer, said a local certified arborist.

Always test-prune on a small part of a shrub before a ... You may have to incorporate some sphagnum moss around the roots to retain moisture if you find that the plant dries out too fast.

Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's secret to maintaining a happy and healthy tree. It promotes fruit production ...

If you find the plant is very pot-bound, this is a good time to lightly prune the roots. Prune about one-third of the thicker non-fibrous roots back to the intact rootball, but avoid damaging the ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of crape myrtles, dwarf yaupon hollies, hibiscus, lichen on ...