Calycanthus floridus, commonly known as sweetshrub or Carolina allspice, is an unusual plant native to North America. Not only does this deciduous shrub have striking pink-red blooms, but the flowers ...

In February, gardeners can help ensure their plants flower beautifully come spring by carefully cutting back old growth and encouraging fresh shoots. Pruning during this time encourages strong new ...

There are a few plants that will still benefit from being pruned in February, according to the experts, who have shared the three common plants that need pruning now ...

These seeds are the start of next summer’s blooms. Gardeners can take a cue from nature and use winter as a time to plant seeds of a variety of annual and perennial flowers. Winter is also a great ...

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth ...