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When to prune an elephant’s foot plant

The elephant's foot (Beaucarnea recurvata), with its thickened trunk and gracefully curved leaves, is truly an eye-catcher.
As our gardens burst into bloom, a little careful pruning in May can help ensure a season filled with colour, shape and ...
Read the best time to prune lilacs and how to ensure they thrive year after year. Here's what to do with lilac flowers after ...
"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 ...
Spotting a lizard on your wall is never a great moment. One second you’re relaxed, the next you’re staring at it like, how did you even get here? It’s that one house guest nobody invited but somehow ...
Chrysanthemums – affectionately known as “mums” – are associated with Mother’s Day in Australia, where flowering peaks in May ...
A camellia collection is transformed through bold pruning, creating beauty, structure and connection at one of Australia’s most iconic gardens. At the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, a walk through the ...
If you want to avoid leggy, droopy, or poorly blooming perennials, you'll want to pinch your plants this May. Here's how this ...
Q: Fruits on our loquat tree were damaged by the cold and are now brown and shriveled. Otherwise, the tree is healthy. Can we do needed pruning at this time? A: Many residents missed their crop of ...
Add spillers to your flower pots to create a lush, overflowing display. From creeping vines to trailing flowers, there's a ...