Generally speaking, conifers are trees and shrubs with needles that set seeds in cones. Yews, junipers and ginkgos produce cones, too, but they’re fleshy and appear berry-like. Ginkgos are ...

March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers like spruce, pine and yew, March is a little early and here are important tips and rules to keep in mind. As with any plant, ...

I HAVE BEEN pruning evergreens now for the last two weeks at a fever pitch! That is because late November and all of December is the ideal time to prune your conifers and softwoods. And the trimmings ...

SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris said pruning dwarf conifers can be tricky in the Evergreen State because they never stop growing here. He demonstrated on his Hinoki cypress spiralis. “If I ...

Pruning can be a daunting task for gardeners. Like most gardening, it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it. Understanding the basics helps one determine the level of detail they ...

Is now a good time to prune trees and shrubs or should I wait until later? Now is a good time to prune some plants, but others should wait until late winter or spring. Spring-flowering shrubs are best ...

"Whilst some dormant perennials, such as buddleia, roses, lavender and summer-flowering spirea will all benefit from being ...

Once established, conifers provide lush green screening for very little effort. Super easy to look after, they need only minimal pruning, are wind- and drought-tolerant, and make a pleasing addition ...

In my dream garden, every plant would mature into the perfect size and shape for its spot. But, as anyone with a garden knows, this is not how it works. Most plants require periodic maintenance and a ...