Q: I have an Indian hawthorn hedge planted across the front of my house. The shrubs lost a bunch of leaves last fall, and they still look rough. Any suggestions on how to rejuvenate the hedge? A: ...

Trimming hedges keeps them healthy, bushy, and controlled. However, knowing when to prune hedges can be confusing as there ...

Q: I recently moved to a house with Indian hawthorn, ligustrum, pittosporum, holly and dwarf yaupon. When is the best time to prune them, and how much can I cut them back? G.F.,Beaumont A: The ideal ...

Hawthorns are easy-to-maintain trees that seldom need large-scale pruning, but some care and attention every few years will keep them healthy, safe, and looking their best. To prune hawthorn trees ...

A. This rose-family shrub from the southern area of China can get rather large – 4 to 5 feet tall with a spread of 4 feet – so proper spacing at the time of planting will save you the headache of ...