Raspberries are a relatively easy fruit to grow at home, if you have space for large shrubs in full sun. Just be sure you are willing to brave the thorns of these vigorous plants to prune them every ...

Harvesting fresh raspberries from your home garden is a fulfilling experience, and with some thoughtful pruning, you can maximize your harvest. By removing old and diseased canes and thinning out new ...

Shrubs and bushes create attractive barriers, prevent erosion, and host birds and pollinators. With those strengths, it's often easy to think of bushes and shrubs as self-maintaining. But they need ...

This cheery berry grows well in almost all areas of New Zealand, and has relatively few pests and diseases. One of my personal garden highlights of each summer is picking fresh raspberries, as there ...

Burning bush is generally a low-maintenance deciduous landscape shrub but it can grow vigorously. If you’re contemplating when to prune a burning bush shrub to maintain its shape or rejuvenate a ...

If it flowers before mid-June, prune in spring after flowering; and if it flowers later, prune in late winter or early spring. But always check the plant in a good plant guide. Some spring-flowering ...

Most people think of pruning as either an autumn or spring task, but winter pruning has its place. In winter active growth slows down significantly, and your plants rest for a few months. That’s why ...