Keep formal hedges trim and looking smart with our easy pruning guide. A well-maintained hedge provides a good, smart boundary to a garden, but if left unchecked, a hedge can soon lose its shape and ...

Thoughtful pruning promotes health and adds grace to your plantings. Many of us are unsure if or how to prune (or do so reflexively), shearing any plant flat when it grows out of bounds. Improper ...

How to have healthier hedges—and happier neighbors.

Are you scared of pruning? Lots of gardeners who are picking up the shears for the first time are definitely worried about making a mistake that will damage or even kill their plants, but they don't ...

As summer progresses and early perennials fade, shrubs can begin to look unruly and hedges wayward. At this time of year, many gardeners feel the urge to reach for their secateurs. But what should be ...

Gardening jobs are important to keep on top of, especially when it comes to pruning your hedges, shrubs, trees and flowers. If you prune in the summer, you can encourage brighter and bigger flowers ...

A meticulously maintained hedge can transform a garden completely, but consistent effort and commitment are needed to keep its superior look. Having the right tool for the job can significantly ...

There are many ways to create a barrier in the garden, but hedges offer a more natural and vibrant option than classic fencing. A hedge can be made of any close-growing shrubs or bushes that form a ...

Two weeks ago, we considered the fact that planting trees in a hedge is different that cutting trees into hedges. We also saw that although locusts can tolerate substandard pruning practices better ...