*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boxwood Q • I wasn’t able to prune my boxwoods, yews and burning bushes this summer, and they’ve gotten too big. Is it too late ...

Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boxwood Q • Is it OK to trim a boxwood hedge now or should I wait until the spring? Also, during the year when is it OK to trim ...

You’ve probably seen them without recognizing them. Packed in parking lot islands, tucked within terraces and foundations, and sculpted into squared-off hedges—boxwoods are one of the most ubiquitous ...

We've all seen those scraggly, lopsided, or overgrown evergreens looking like a hot mess in the landscape. Once an evergreen reaches that point, it can be a real challenge to correct the problem. But ...

Azaleas produce clouds of vibrant blooms from spring to fall, but only if you stick to a pruning schedule that doesn't mess ...

Pruning — a term that invokes fear in the best of the gardeners, and for good reason. Pruning is complicated. You must know the correct timing and follow the right technique, or your plants will be ...

“I just purchased a home with a neglected garden and have several large, overgrown shrubs that I would like to reduce in size instead of replacing. Can this be done successfully and, if so, what is ...