“Root pruning” sounds like such a brutal way to treat a plant. Yet it’s a periodic necessity once any potted plant has grown as large as you want it to. Potted plants — like other plants — grow, and ...

You’ve watered, fertilized, and given your plants plenty of sunshine—yet something still feels off. Growth is slow, roots seem cramped, and your once-thriving greenery looks like it’s hit a wall. The ...

WELL, IT APPEARS the rainy fall weather has arrived, which is a good thing. As is seeing snow up in the mountains. As promised last week, I will explain the advantages to several types of root pruning ...

Table of Contents Introduction Regular Inspections Proper Watering Techniques Mulching Best Practices Pruning Guidelines Seasonal Care Tips Common Mistakes to Avoid When to Call a Professional Caring ...

Dear Roger: I need some general pruning guidelines. When do you prune dogwoods, crape myrtles, hollies azaleas and other plants? — Frank Woodson, Southern Pines Dear Frank: In general, prune whenever ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Tree root systems are seldom on the minds of forest owners, tree planters, ...