Late winter is not too early to start pruning most evergreens in the South, but you will regret pruning spring bloomers. Here's when and how to prune.

Whether you’re making garlands and wreaths with sprigs of evergreen holly, or displaying a few winterberry branches in a vase for a holiday dinner, there are several great uses for holly branches for ...

Q.: Our holly bushes are really big and seem a little out of control but we sure do not want to loose them. Is now a good time to trim them and how far back should we trim? Robert Gizowski, Freeland A ...

A winter garden is a stark contrast to the vibrant leaves and buds that emerge from stems and soil each spring. Bare branches and crisp brown foliage of perennials that have died back for the season ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Q • Is there a certain time of the year to prune holly bushes? I have three in my yard. I am unsure of the type. One produces berries. Are there any other things I need to know to keep them healthy?

Hollies can take what’s called a “rejuvenation pruning” without harm, although they’ll look their best if you remove around 30% of each plant a year for several years in a row. (Getty ...

As I was trimming holly branches to bring in the house, I wondered if I’m destroying the berries for next year. Are they like hydrangea and only bloom on old wood (or new growth, depending on the ...

Winter pruning gives spring growth a chance to thrive. A winter garden is a stark contrast to the vibrant leaves and buds that emerge from stems and soil each spring. Bare branches and crisp brown ...