In addition to focusing on trees and shrubs with dead or damaged areas, prioritize pruning overgrown and fast-growing evergreens in your yard. Aim to keep each plant's natural shape intact, unless you ...

With their roly-poly forms and undeniable whimsy, round shrubs make a statement in any garden. Even better? You don’t have to prune and trim these shrubs to keep their tidy shapes. Most round shrubs ...

These varieties are due for a seasonal trim ...

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

Shrubs require more maintenance than bedding or potted plants, with pruning the main task to keep them looking good. Consider these general guidelines for how often and how much to prune, along with ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... January is a highly beneficial time to prune trees and shrubs because this is the dormant period for many plants in coastal California. This column provides ...