Columnist Robin Trott talks about why winter pruning works on certain trees and shrubs and why it doesn't on some flowers.

Midwinter is a good time to prune deciduous shrubs because it’s easy to see the structure and judge which branches to remove.

Question: We have seen ads for tea plants. Can tea be raised locally? Answer: Tiny little tea leaves with winter blooms can be cultivated in Central Florida and more-northern Florida landscapes. Tea ...

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Growing your own tea garden at home can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. It allows you to have fresh, flavorful ingredients readily available for your favorite blends. Whether you have a ...

Olives need to grow to full size before harvesting. An olive tree is more than a food plant. The silvery-gray leaves shimmer in the breeze, making this Mediterranean crop beautiful too. If you’re not ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

An unexpected trio — green tea, walnuts and a tiny aquatic plant called Mankai — might help keep the brain young, new research suggests. In an 18-month randomized trial of nearly 300 adults, a ...