A listener asks when to prune overgrown oakleaf hydrangeas, a native shrub prized for its oak-shaped leaves and fall color.

Pruning blueberry bushes can be tricky since different plants have different needs, but here's one thing you need to know ...

Is the size of your snowball bush snowballing out of control? We can give you tips on how to cut it back without eliminating ...

Key Points Whether to prune perennials in November depends on the type of plant.Plants with powdery mildew should be pruned ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...

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Just as the human body contains a multitude of symbiotic microbial companions, most plant species also live alongside microbial friends. Among these companions are mycorrhizal fungi, which help plants ...

Don’t expect a true or vivid pink in pink daffodils — they have a cup that is more apricot -- but they are an alternative for those who aren’t fond of yellow. Courtesy photo The third week of October ...

As days grow shorter and our gardens go dormant, November is a great month to take into account our harvest. What did you get out of your garden this year? Was it tasty veggies, some lessons learned, ...

Arizona Public Service Co. wants to build a new natural gas plant near Gila Bend. The plant will be built in two phases. One will meet rising statewide energy demand. The other will serve power-hungry ...

If you've stepped outside on a warm afternoon to see your squash plants wilting, you may immediately grab the watering can to give them a good soak. However, this may not help. Firstly, the afternoon ...

No Place to Grow Old is the first documentary to explore the growing crisis of older adult homelessness in America. Set in Portland, Oregon, this 48-minute film intimately follows three seniors - ...