It’s time to put up your new gardening calendar and give yourself reminders of some of the jobs you’ll need to do through the seasons. Follow this month-by-month bullet point guide to some of the ...
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Top 10 dwarf shrubs for containers

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.
Hydrangeas are a fantastic choice to fill out any garden with pops of color all summer long. But figuring out the right time ...
Because money trees are fast-growing houseplants, you might find you need to cut yours back from time to time to maintain it at a manageable size. Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) ...
Winter’s chill has settled in, and many gardeners grab their shears thinking, “Time to tame the garden!” But hold up—January pruning isn’t always your friend. Some plants are still in their dormancy, ...
As you settle into the long, cold winter months and finish prepping your outdoor plants for the season, it's time to turn your attention indoors. Our indoor plants require care as well, even if they ...
THE WONDERFUL WARM weather, although a great treat for us, is not necessarily a good thing for your plants. Now would normally be the time to prune your trees and bushes. But all pruning is ...
While many of us might still be lounging indoors recovering from Christmas festivities some intrepid gardeners will be braving the snow and ice outside. And among their tasks are likely to be trimming ...
While the rest of the garden rests, January is the perfect opportunity to perform a few crucial gardening tasks, including pruning. It’s a chance to prepare for the upcoming spring, despite it feeling ...
Our gardens are mostly dormant in January, so many gardeners assume there’s nothing to be done outdoors, however winter is actually one of the most important times of year for pruning certain plants.