Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...

Joyce writes: I had an agave that finally flowered, then much to my disappointment, after it finished flowering the plant died! Apparently agaves die after flowering and I am hoping there is a plant ...

December is midwinter, and can be a risky time for pruning. Any pruning of trees and shrubs has to be done at the right time, if at all, during the month. But there are some plants you should never ...