Q: I’m sure you’ve been bombarded with winter damage issues, but here is mine: How far can a hedge be cut back and still survive? I’m not sure the variety or age since we weren’t the ones to plant it.

So anxious are my hills of rhubarb to get started every spring that their petioles practically jump up through the soil and mulch that covers them. One of the reasons for their enthusiasm is that they ...

Q: It is mid-April here in Michigan. When should I fertilize the asparagus and rhubarb? Is it too early to transplant rhubarb? When is the ideal time to transplant rhubarb? Should I mulch the ...

AMES, Iowa — Rhubarb has long been a popular crop to grow in the home garden. In this week’s Yard and Garden entry, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists Ajay Nair and ...

Plant rhubarb roots now, but the pie will have to wait. Rhubarb roots are available and ready to plant at most local nurseries. Choose a sunny location with good drainage. If your soil drains poorly, ...

Q: Could you please help me out? What is the name of the beautiful bush in the attached photo? Is there a good time of year to transplant a portion of it? — Diana N. A: The shrub is a Weigela, most ...

Rhubarb is one of the easiest plants to grow in the home garden. Though easy to grow, questions invariably arise: Rhubarb performs best in full sun. Avoid shady sites near large trees or shrubs.

People either love or hate rhubarb. But if you’re among the fans of the plant that makes deliciously tart jams, pies and other delectables, you’ll be happy to learn it grows well in Colorado.Rhubarb ...

DEAR JESSICA: About 40 years ago, my husband put in a brick patio, in sand, in our backyard, using 900 bricks. We had eight children, and our yard was the neighborhood play yard. Now we have weeds ...