SINCE JANUARY IS almost over, and it starts the year off with that extra 31st day, how about I sneak in one more “extra” article about pruning? I do this in response to a client who was asking about ...

Plants can't stay healthy without healthy roots. They're essential for absorbing water and nutrients and provide structure and support. Given how important roots are, you might assume that you should ...

Root pruning is one of those garden techniques that new gardeners hear about and scares them. But it is very easy to do and extremely helpful to the plants that you are doing it to because it allows ...

WELL, IT APPEARS the rainy fall weather has arrived, which is a good thing. As is seeing snow up in the mountains. As promised last week, I will explain the advantages to several types of root pruning ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The fall planting season is about to kick in, and if you plan to put a plant or tree in the ground, make sure you prune the roots. Micah Miller from Easton Outdoors joined us ...

Q. I have three small arbor-vitae shrubs that are 3 feet in height that need moved. Is this a good time to move them, or should I wait until next year? A. Many folks disagree about whether to move ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs ...

Q: I purchased a house this past summer with several rose bushes in the backyard. I know it’s time to prune them, but I’m intimidated by the idea of pruning them. Can you tell me how to get started ...