Q: I have a 6-foot-tall winterberry holly that got leggy this year. I pruned it, but that just made it worse. Can I prune it back to the ground in spring? Will that make it come back fuller and denser ...

But there's an exception to every rule: Several types of shrubs and certain pruning jobs are suitable for fall. The flowering shrubs have been been wonderful all season long, but the summer is ...

On Saturday, March 3, at 1:30 pm, Master Gardeners will demonstrate proper pruning technique at the Stonehouse Habitat Garden at Stonehouse Elementary. Please come and learn and help prune the ...

Celebrated in art and song, holly is a beloved symbol of the winter holidays. Whether choosing a holly for your landscape or enjoying some boughs indoors, this plant can provide a bright spot during ...

It's a good time to prune many dormant trees and shrubs. However, knowing exactly how, what and when to prune can be bewildering. For instance, some plants shouldn't be cut now because flower buds ...

Many shrubs benefit from pruning each year. We prune them to remove stray branches and suckers, keep the plants to a manageable size, and maintain an attractive shape. For some shrubs, pruning also ...

This is a particularly good year for gathering common winterberry for the holidays.Ilex verticillata, also known as Michigan holly and black alder, is a bush most often found growing wild in swampy ...