Tall and slender or short and bushy, rubber plants, Ficus elastica, enhance the tropical ambience of any indoor garden. These plants respond well to regular pruning which allows you to create the ...

Shrubs such as dogwood or spirea can be pruned in the winter, encouraging a healthy spring flush. Heavy pruning of evergreen ...

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a favorite among indoor gardeners for its large, bold leaves, easy care, and ability to bring a lush, tropical feel to any room. It's the low-maintenance plant you ...

Q Nine years ago, I got a rubber tree that was just 10 inches tall. Now it stands about 11 feet high, and it towers over my living room. How much can I prune this plant, and when will I see new leaves ...

Most bushes that flower in the summer do so on new growth. That means you can prune anything you like in the spring, since the new growth hasn’t started yet. Butterfly bush and rose of sharon fall ...

Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...

As you settle into the long, cold winter months and finish prepping your outdoor plants for the season, it's time to turn your attention indoors. Our indoor plants require care as well, even if they ...

As autumn comes to an end and winter begins to take hold, it’s important to remember the last few gardening jobs of the season. Pruning plants is one of the top tasks for gardeners to consider at ...