As stated in an earlier column, pruning plants in the home landscape depends on the species of plant not the season of the year for the best outcome. Some shrubs and trees start the spring with the ...

Q. I have gardenias rooted from cuttings. My problem is that the plants are putting on vigorous growth, and they are about 2 feet tall but have no blooms. I have vigorous oleanders, some 5 feet tall, ...

The elegant white blooms of gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) make them a sought-after garden flower. But this shrub isn't the easiest one to grow. They need care and support throughout the seasons, ...

Q: I bought several angels trumpet plants this year. They have had several blooms and are 6 feet tall and are planted in a flower bed. Will they usually be winter hardy -- I live in south Arkansas? If ...

Thanks to regular rainfall through much of the spring and early summer, many people have seen robust growth on their ornamental shrubs. This is a wonderful sight, especially for those who start with ...