As our landscape starts to come out of winter dormancy it is time to start cutting away the winter cold damage. However, we need to use some caution as we pull out the pruners. There are diseases in ...

IN my Jan. 18 column I discussed winter pruning. Based on the number of emails I received, it seems to have generated considerable interest for gardeners who prune during winter. Most of the questions ...

Garden tools are widely used as part of the gardening routine, including spades, hoes, forks, secateurs, knives, and even pruning saws. But over time your tools may become gunky from sap, as well as ...

Garden tools can sustain a lot of wear and tear during the growing season, so cleaning and maintaining them is essential if you want your tools to last. While it may be tempting to wait until spring ...

Q: We have inherited some rose bushes with the house we bought last fall. Would you be able to tell us when and how to prune them this spring? -- Tim and Marcie, Watertown A: There is so much to learn ...