After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown shrub. This shrub, a western spicebush (Calycanthus occidentalis), has ...

As you tackle fall garden cleanup that is crucial in November, consider leaving some fallen leaves in place. They create a ...

Blueberry bushes need pruning to encourage new growth that produces bigger fruit. Follow these tips for removing old, weak, or dead canes for a healthy plant.

Some perennials, though, are best cut back in fall. Hosta, iris and daylilies don’t have rigid stems, and quickly flatten ...

A Christmas cactus likes a snug pot, but repotting ensures the plant stays healthy. New soil replenishes depleted nutrients ...

Orchids need a different approach to pruning than other houseplants. Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow since their needs are different from other houseplants. They may be somewhat picky ...

Find out how to prune all types of orchids to have healthier and fuller-blooming flowers. Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is ...

Q: When should I prune my roses? They never go completely dormant in the winter. In Southern California, we don’t experience winter like the rest of the country. Most gardening guides will tell you to ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

10:00, Thu, Oct 16, 2025 Updated: 10:00, Thu, Oct 16, 2025 Monty Don has named one type of plant that he tends to prune in October and November, but he doesn't "touch many of them again". In an ...

Monty Don has identified one particular type of plant that he tends to prune during October and November, though he doesn't "touch many of them again". In a comprehensive article for BBC Gardeners' ...

Monty Don has revealed the one type of plant he makes a point of pruning in October and November. In a detailed article for BBC Gardeners' World Magazine on autumn and winter pruning, Monty shared his ...