Timing is everything when it comes to pruning, no matter the plant variety. Trim these three plants now to boost growth, prevent disease, and keep your garden thriving through the entire summer.

Sometimes planning a garden involves patience. But there are limits, and what feels like a good idea at first, doesn't always ...

The maple it decorates is a big tree but I can see that the rose will need pruning. The magnificent 'Constance Spry' has scrambled up the camellias and her big satiny pink flowers mingle with them.

As the temperature drops and plant growth slows down, preparing your garden for winter is essential to protect your plants ...

If you plan to grow camellias and want to know how best to prune camellias, happily, they only need pruning every few years, and not until they are about four years old.

Some plants can be overwhelmed in a flowering border but can come into their own when planted in a container. David Overend ...

At 96, Patricia Bate still enjoys the garden she grew with her late husband Noel, but at her age she needs plants that look after themselves. Her lush oasis at Ulladulla on the New South Wales south ...

Growing up in LA, I took my dad’s innate green thumb for granted — and frankly, didn’t even consider his skills as covetable until my late 20s. But after killing an alarming number of plants in my own ...

You will also appreciate its profusion of flowers from May through June, especially from the Satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum) that's popular for bonsai. Deadhead azaleas frequently for more ...

If you want a green lawn, water frequently during periods of heat and drought stress. Irrigate a quarter inch four to six ...