Question. Rose bushes in our yard are tall, with few leaves and blooms. When should I do the trimming and how much? Answer. Just about a week away, mid-February is considered the best time to perform ...

After 20 years of growth, some of the ever-widening, 40-foot-tall Leyland cypress trees running along my backyard property line are blocking the walkway. A simple trim is not an option because only ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Q Are these trees goners? I saw them outside a retail shop. They had been neglected but are currently in rather wet soil as if the person responsible had neglected them and just figured that out. I ...

A reader inquired about the care of 20 Italian cypress trees, about 60 years old, on a property he recently purchased. He was excited to have them “sheared and cared for” since they looked like they ...

As we continue through our “winter” we can still accomplish some useful goals for the coming spring and summer. Of the cultural practices we can do for maintaining woody ornamental plants, chief among ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. After 20 years of growth, some of the ever-widening, 40-foot-tall Leyland cypress trees running along my backyard property line ...