If you’ve ever had (or wanted to have) a garden, you know it requires quite a bit of work. Creating one involves building a bed, possibly erecting fencing, and, of course, planting seeds. After a ...

If you spent the summer growing your dream garden, you might be tempted to grab your shears and start trimming now that fall is here. But before you snip away, take a pause. Not all flowers should be ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Gardening enthusiasts gathered at the American Rose Center to hear from David Creech of Stephen F. Austin University, who provided expert advice on azalea care, particularly pruning ...

The act of pruning azaleas can be seen as a metaphor for personal growth and self-care. Azaleas should be pruned within three weeks after their blooming cycle ends. Different pruning techniques ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice ...

We recently purchased a home that has some very large azalea bushes. We love azaleas, but these are quite large and overgrown. When is the right time to cut them back? Is it possible to cut them back ...

Across the front of my house, I have azaleas and gardenias that are 6 feet or so tall. I would like to trim them down to about 3 or 4 feet. Can this be done after their next bloom, and will they bloom ...

Deadheading might seem like a smart move right now, but it could cost you next year's blooms. If you spent the summer growing your dream garden, you might be tempted to grab your shears and start ...