Here's a garden expert's advice on how and when you should prune lilac bushes to enjoy fragrant spring flowers.

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There are some special plants in my garden that give me a lift no matter the time of year. The beautifully detailed leaves of evergreens are full of colour and interest irrespective of the seasons, ...

Pruning encourages the development of new growth that could be damaged by frost. Even a brief frost in the Monterey Bay area could hurt young new growth. Consider these categories of shrubs ...