I would like to prune my shrubs so that they keep their natural shape instead of becoming hedges like some of my neighbors’. Could you give me some pointers or tell me where I can get some reliable ...

If you're growing hibiscus shrubs but would prefer them to have the shape of a slender tree instead of an unruly shrub, ...

We recently moved into a home with established trees and shrubs. We love the landscape, but do not like the way the shrubs have been pruned. The previous owner used a power clipper to prune the shrubs ...

• www.plantamnesty.com: Hilarious but sad photos of mistreated shrubs. • www.taunton.com/finegardening/pages/gvt030.asp: On the Fine Gardening magazine Web site ...

Scientists have shown that two previously separate modes of plant branching regulation can be connected, revealing the most ...

I would like some guidance as to what to do about the winter damage on my shrubs — some branches appear to be dead, while others are leafing out very sparsely. — Beth Harrison, Evanston There is a ...

The first step in pruning a shrub or tree is to remove branches that are dead. “Any plant will accumulate a certain amount of deadwood over time, due to harsh weather, disease and competition,” said ...