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  • How-To

    How to Prune Climbing Roses

    Pruning climbing roses stimulates growth and flowering, and removes dead, weak or sickly canes that can drain energy from the rose and encourage disease. In this video, Peter Kukielski, curator…

  • Video

    Controlling Weeds

    Here are the steps you need to take in order to keep weeds at bay: 1. Let sleeping seeds lie. Digging and cultivating brings weed seeds to the surface. 2.…

  • How-To

    Pruning Conifers for Health

    One reason to like conifers is that they generally require little pruning. Still, it is occasionally necessary to prune these plants to improve appearance and/or to prevent future problems. It's…

  • How-To

    How to Prune Firs, Douglas Firs, and Spruces

    Learn how to prune evergreen single-needle conifers such as spruces, firs, and Douglas firs in this video with Bert Cregg, an associate professor in the horticulture and forestry departments at…

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    How to Prune Arborvitae, Junipers, and False Cypress

      Conifers with fanlike needles include arborvitae, junipers, and chamaecyparis. These are found in the cypress family (Cupressus spp. and cvs.), Learn how to prune these conifers in this video with Bert…

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    How to Prune Pine Trees

      Learn how to prune evergreen pines in this video with Bert Cregg, an associate professor in the horticulture and forestry departments at Michigan State University. These trees have a…

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    How to Prune Hydrangea Bushes

    Even the most experienced gardeners can be confused by pruning hydrangeas. Some are cut back in late summer; others are pruned in the spring or fall. And how do you…

  • Article

    How to Wrangle a Cactus

    If the thought of repotting a cactus makes you break out in a cold sweat, then you'll enjoy this video. Jeff Moore of  Solana Succulents  in Solana Beach, California, demonstrates how to repot…

  • Article

    Plant a Fall Asian Garden

    Patti Moreno, the Garden Girl, experiments with a wide variety of vegetables, and one her favorites is her Asian kitchen garden. These fast-growing and cold hardy greens are a great solution to…

  • Article

    Planting Garlic

    We're pretty sure that once you taste homegrown garlic, you'll never again be satisfied with the mass-produced commercial varieties found in supermarkets. And garlic is ridiculously easy to grow. In…