"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Snipping off your early buds might feel counterproductive, but pruning is an essential step in cultivating ...

A gardener cuts into the stems of a shrub with a pruner - ungvar/Shutterstock In April, your garden may be showing abundant signs of life. Maybe daffodils, violets, and crocuses have sprung up, and ...

Late April is when many key spring pruning jobs risk being missed. While not every plant should be cut back now, a handful of garden favourites – including roses and lavender – are reaching the end of ...

As our gardens burst into bloom, a little careful pruning in May can help ensure a summer season filled with colour, shape and healthy growth. Pruning plants such as roses and wisteria in May is great ...

10:55, Sun, Apr 26, 2026 Updated: 11:39, Sun, Apr 26, 2026 Gardening expert Joe Swift has shared a simple method to get your lilacs blooming again next year. A lilac is a type of flowering shrub ...

Throughout British gardens, lavender is only beginning to emerge from its winter dormancy, and in numerous outdoor spaces, it still appears far from its summer glory. A touch of careful attention now ...

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Expert comment provided by horticultural expert Jack Stooks, former Head Gardener to King Charles at Highgrove House Garden, who’s currently working with Savoo. It can feel pretty counterintuitive to ...

Few natural wonders feel as fleeting yet rewarding as cherry blossom season. For a few short weeks each spring, trees bloom into soft clouds of pink and white, drawing crowds ready to shake off winter ...

There's nothing more joyful than the sight of butterflies in your yard, and it can feel a little disappointing if you don't happen to spot any once spring finally gets underway. Fortunately, however, ...