Is it safe to prune unruly shrubs in fall? Follow these tips for when and how you can prune to keep shrubs in top shape and ...

Orchids grow differently from other houseplants. Knowing how and when to prune them will give you healthier, happier plants with beautiful blooms.

Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead roots, bulbs, stems, and canes. A healthy, living orchid root is white, ...

Fig leaves make a delicious tea-like beverage. Harvest them at the end of the season, just before they turn yellow. Rinse, ...

Vining plants often benefit from a trim to keep them looking well-maintained. These climbers, in particular, should be pruned ...

Phenology is the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals from year to year, such as when flowers bloom, birds nest or ...

October gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this week's column.