My fiddle leaf fig is about to hit the ceiling. What would you do?
My fiddle leaf fig has grown much taller than expected and is nearly touching the ceiling. I’m considering pruning it, but I’d like to know what to expect…
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Should I cut back this top-heavy aloe-like plant?
My aloe-like plant has a long, heavy main stem and a couple of small offsets. Should I cut the top, or support it and let it sprawl? I’m…
How much should I prune my hydrangeas?
I’m unsure what to do with the faded flower heads and uneven stems on my hydrangeas. What’s a sensible routine for deadheading, pruning, and keeping them healthy?
Can I still prune basil after it flowers?
I'm new to growing herbs, and my basil has started flowering before I pruned it. Is it too late to trim it back, and where should I cut?
How can I tell if these shrubs made it through winter?
Several shrubs look rough after a snowy winter. Some still have green growth, while others have not leafed out. How should I decide whether to prune, wait, or…
How do I get my Pilea glauca looking fuller?
Mine has some long, sparse stems after a stretch of lower light. New growth looks denser now, but I’d like the plant to fill out. Should I prune…
Why are shoots growing out of my tomato fruiting branches?
Some of my cherry tomato plants are sending new shoots from the ends of branches that already have flowers or fruit. Is that a normal growth quirk, and…
Would you prune a 5-foot rubber tree with several trunks?
My rubber tree is about 5 feet tall, with several trunks and some lower branches. I recently pruned the roots, and the trunks are fused together, so separating…
My succulent is leaning and growing oddly. Should I cut it back?
I got a succulent recently, and its stem is longer than expected, with a firm brown woody section. The leaves are bending toward the side and some reach…
Should I cut back this recovering pothos, or leave it alone?
A pothos that was badly damaged by cold is putting out new leaves near the base, but it still has a long, mostly bare vine. Would you leave…
What should I do with this long, etiolated succulent prop?
This prop started out skinny, so I moved it to a brighter spot. It has put out a few pups and looks fuller, but the stem is still…
How Can I Get My Hydrangeas to Bloom?
I'm struggling to get my hydrangeas to bloom. One plant has a few flowers, but the other one has none at all. Can someone help me figure out…
How to Manage My Neighbors' Overgrown Hedge?
My neighbors have a seriously overgrown thicket made up of privet, elder, beech, and horse chestnut that's become more of a jungle. It's towering over 4 meters tall…
What Are "Center Buds" on Azaleas and How Should I Trim Them?
I've been house-sitting and my homeowner gave me some instructions on trimming their azalea bushes. She mentioned trimming off the 'new' growth from this year and specifically told…
Sawzall vs. Hackzall: Which is Better for Tree and Branch Pruning?
Hey everyone! I have a large property that's piled high with fallen branches, cactuses, and various trees. I'm trying to decide whether to go with a Sawzall or…
Will My Copper Beech Hedge Grow Taller After a Pruning Mistake?
I have a two-year-old copper beech hedge, and my wife mistakenly pruned the tops instead of the sides. I'm wondering if it will ever grow taller than it…
Tips for Growing a Red Falstaff M26 Apple Tree
Hey everyone! I'm looking to grow a Red Falstaff apple tree on M26 rootstock in my front garden. After a lot of research, I've decided this is the…
Does Pruning Tomatoes Really Boost Production?
Last year, I found myself trimming my tomato plants quite a bit, and surprisingly, within a week, I noticed a good crop of new tomatoes. It seemed like…
How Do You Properly Deadhead Flowers: Just the Blooms or the Stems Too?
I'm curious about the best practices for deadheading flowers. Should I only remove the spent blooms, or is it also necessary to cut back the stems? Any advice…
What Should I Do After It Rains on My Rose Fungicide?
Hey everyone! I typically avoid using synthetic products, but I've been struggling with mildew on my roses. I finally decided to try out Provonto Fungus Fighter, which contains…