According to Marco, trees also play a vital part in a home's value. When a property appraisal is done, the number of trees is ...

Question: I want to plant some new bushes in my yard, but shouldn’t I wait until spring?

Pruning boxwoods out of season can harm your shrubs by promoting tender new growth before its time. Get tips on ideal ...

This week's gardening column also has advice for handling invasive, non-native plants — even when they look pretty.

An invasive pest is targeting boxwood shrubs, and it has now been detected for the first time in Virginia. Box tree moth caterpillars feed directly on the leaves of boxwood shrubs and can completely ...

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and is often needed to control straggly and overgrown ...

While many of your garden's plants have been flourishing throughout the summer, the start of autumn means there's a lot of work to do. Many of your star plants will begin dying out over the coming ...

As we enter autumn, the transition from summer to winter, gardeners should plan on cutting back their spent perennials. This column focuses on seasonal pruning of herbaceous shrubs, with a review of ...

Boxwoods need regular trimming and pruning to let in light, prevent fungus, and keep shrubs healthy. Best times to trim are mid-spring and late summer—avoid pruning in fall or winter. Style options ...