Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune them? A: Late winter or early spring is ...

Always remember why you are pruning: The goal is to make a plant healthier, shapelier, more attractive and more productive. Cut to an outward-facing bud and you promote growth in that direction. Snip ...

This bout of winter weather may have left your backyards and gardens in less than ideal shape. The recent ice storm in the Fraser Valley has left trees coated in ice and looking worse for wear. Master ...