It can be tricky to know when to prune which plants. Do it at the wrong time and you run the risk of removing unopened flower buds, thus denuding the plant of its soon-to-be flowers. But pruning is an ...

The soaptree yucca, Yucca elata, is a slow-growing native plant that is well-worth waiting for. It is native to our region and the Chihuahuan desert, as well as northern Mexico. It’s very ...

Many trees, shrubs, and perennials can produce more blooms and stronger growth if you trim them back at certain points during the year. The ideal window depends on the type of plant. Take the mystery ...