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See exactly how and when to prune the plants in your garden to keep them healthy and looking their best. We'll show you how to deadhead perennials, how to prune trees and shrubs, our favorite pruning tools and more.

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Best Small Battery-Powered Garden Tools

Try one of these small battery-powered garden tools to finish garden tasks in a flash!

How to Root Prune Container Grown Trees

Keep container-grown trees healthy for years by root pruning. We'll break it down into simple steps and show you how it's done in our helpful how-to video!

How to Deadhead Petunias

Not sure how to deadhead petunias? Jenny shares a few different methods to tidy up your petunias and her favorite tools for the job.

How to Deadhead Dianthus

Deadhead dianthus after they're done blooming to keep plants tidy.

How to Deadhead Geraniums

Learn how to deadhead geraniums to keep them looking tidy all summer and producing more blooms.

Best Tools for Deadheading

Discover the best tools for deadheading, keeping new blooms coming and helping plants look their best.

Topiary Basics with Linda Vater

Topiary plants add charm to every garden. Learn which plants make good topiaries, get ideas for displaying them, and even learn to prune one yourself with these tips.

Ornamental Grass Cleanup in Spring

Watch our helpful video to learn tips for cleaning up different types of ornamental grass in spring!

Prune Spring Flowering Shrubs for More Flowers

Want to see more flowers on your spring-blooming shrubs? Plan ahead and prune after they bloom to encourage better blooming next year.

Pruning Spirea

Check out this no-fail advice for pruning spirea to get more flowers and keep its habit tidy throughout the season.

DIY Spiral Topiary

Save money by learning how to create a spiral topiary and provide your garden with a focal point that you can be proud of.

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3 Techniques for Deadheading Perennials

Every plant grows differently. Learn the best way to deadhead three common types of perennial plants to keep them looking their best.

Must-Have Pruning Tools for Gardeners

Stock your garden shed with these must-have pruning tools and you’ll be ready to make the cut! What’s the difference between them? Let’s take a look.

Never Follow this Pruning Advice

Doing some pruning this spring? You may have heard at least one of these pieces of advice being touted as fact. Here’s what you should do instead.

How to prune hybrid tea roses

Not sure how to prune hybrid tea roses? Use our easy tips to do it right.

How to Prune Roses

Not sure how to prune your roses? Follow these simple tips to ensure the best blooms and healthiest plants.

Spring Garden Cleanup Tips

Make your garden better than ever when you try these spring garden cleanup tips.

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