Jade plants are regal, tree-shaped succulents that can be the stars of your plant collection. And when you know how to prune a jade plant, you can keep it shaped and compact, almost like a bonsai.

Get your garden ready for spring with this essential January pruning checklist. From fruit trees to roses, these are the plants to prune in January.

Pothos is one of the easiest, hardiest houseplants to grow, but even a healthy specimen needs occasional pruning to help it ...

Pruning a plant at the wrong time might remove potential flowers or invite disease. It is just as important to know when not to prune as it is to know when you should prune your plants. Otherwise, ...

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 ...

Question: I am confused about pruning palms as some are cut to leave a frond or two and others are left with most of their fronds. Which is correct? Answer: Obviously there are lots of confused ...

Question: I have a friend who wants to know the best time to prune crape myrtles. I told him February. Is this correct? Answer: Pruning crape myrtles is always a hot topic. Some want to do heavy ...

Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah Raven told ...