From the ⅓ pruning rule to the 1 foot pruning rule, there are so many recommendations out there intended to help homeowners prune their hedges. However, there's one task you need to complete before ...

After our colder winter months, it’s time to start thinking about pruning the shrubs in the yard and remove any cold damage.

Boxwoods are slow growing shrubs that can be shaped into precise forms. Learn how to shape boxwoods and keep them healthy in ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Hedges are wonderful landscape assets, providing privacy as well as a green backdrop. Some hedges are ...

When summer arrives, it can be easy to overlook the routine tasks. June is a good month, for instance, to shear your hedges. Here are some tips on how to keep your hedges in shape before they get ...

Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option for hedges, but one that needs regular pruning to keep it neat and looking ...

A hedge is a dense planting of shrubs or small trees that form a natural fence around an area, offering a beautiful way to add privacy, height, and texture to the landscape. Without proper care, ...

Q: Do you have a rough timeline of peach production for different varieties here in the Las Vegas Valley? I would like to go out to the orchard to try some of the different types you have out there so ...

Now and through the summer months is the time to do any major pruning or cutting back of shrubs and trees. With the fast, summer growth rate upon us the plants will regrow and look beautiful for next ...

Question: My holly and sweet viburnum hedges need pruning. When is the best time for the trimming? Answer: Delay pruning a little longer. While these plants are usually hardy during cold weather, ...