Planting a diversity of shrubs, climbers and small trees, he adds, can help boost biodiversity. October to April is prime planting time, so have your spade at the ready. Urban gardens and balconies ...

Azalea Japonica is a small variety that thrives in containers ... It's essential to provide winter protection for container ...

Lilac is beloved for its showy, fragrant blooms, and seems like a no-brainer for a small yard. However, its upkeep can be ...

You should leave a small stub, which will leave enough tissue for the shrub or tree to be able to heal the wound. Remember not to get carried away. A good rule of thumb in gardening is to never ...

The best way to rejuvenate these plants is to cut them back during the dormant season. First cut out dead, diseased and crossing stems, and then thin the number of remaining stems by half.

I have seen a couple of instances this winter where clogged or missing downspouts caused ice to form on shrubs and small trees planted around the foundation of a home. The prolonged periods of ...