Q: Is there a way to have to prune less? I keep pruning, only to have more issues each year with plants not having enough green at the top and more sprouts. — Jerry from Youngstown A: It seems that ...

Today’s column continues the garden development series with a focus on plant selection. Garden development can be a productive activity during winter’s cold and rainy days, as gardeners wait patiently ...

There’s no such thing as a “fire-proof” plant; all plants can burn, especially when they are dead, poorly maintained or drought stressed. To create a fire-smart landscape, proper design and regular ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We continue our survey of online resources for gardeners. We recently considered solutions to garden problems and plant identification. Other categories of ...

How can I make sure landscape plants I choose are adapted to our climate? The U.S. Department of Agriculture has developed a climate zone map to help with plant selection. The “Sunset Western Garden ...

The adage “measure twice and cut once” is an important piece of advice that should be considered when making plant selection for any area of the garden. First impressions do not accommodate the need ...

You may have noticed that some of the bedding plants you put in back in the spring are looking tired and played out at this point. Perhaps insects or diseases have caused damage, or the bedding plants ...

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Plant choice is one of many important steps in creating a new garden design or outdoor living area. Choosing the right plants for your garden space depends on a several factors, such as knowing the ...