Renew mulch layers and consider use of a preemergence herbicide to prevent weeds. 39. Trim poinsettias to within 12 to 18 inches of the soil and begin feedings. 40. Apply a spring slow-release ...

By the way, you really don’t need to do any pruning and the crape myrtles won’t mind. Q. Most of the leaves on my landscape poinsettias had curled brown edges. Any idea why and when is the ...

Houseplants are a joyous addition to any home. No matter what style your home is, there's bound to be a piece of greenery that will slot right into the space. But have you ever thought about opting ...

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Poinsettias should be trimmed back now for flowering next winter. Do not prune your gardenias yet. They flower on old growth from last summer. If you prune now, you will cut off many of your flower ...

Synaptic pruning is a crucial neurodevelopmental process through which the brain refines its neural circuitry by systematically eliminating excess or weak synaptic connections. During early ...

Many homeowners bring out their loppers and pruning saws in spring for one reason or another. Maybe they’re opening up the canopy to get more sunlight to understory plants or trying to restrain ...

Pruning is an essential task for any seasoned gardener. To prune means to cut back certain parts of a plant like the branches, buds and old flowers in order to stimulate growth and improve its ...

For years I felt envy when visiting the greenhouse at Colton Garden or when seeing beautiful greenhouses marketed online.

Can you please explain? I admit it can be confusing, but there is a significant difference between topping a tree and pruning to control size. Topping (sometimes called “heading”) a tree ...