Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A yew hedge in front of a house. Yews (Taxus spp.*) are narrow-leaf evergreens that are popular hedge plants. They are tolerant of ...

If you’re looking for a shrub that stands up to almost anything, yew found it! The yew bush tolerates many conditions, from drought and shade to sun and moist soil. With a bit of annual maintenance, ...

Q • I wasn’t able to prune my boxwoods, yews and burning bushes this summer, and they’ve gotten too big. Is it too late to prune them now? Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden's Center for Home ...

Q • I have a couple of overgrown yews that I need to cut back. What is the best time of year to prune them? Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden's Center for Home Gardening at plantinformation@mobot ...

Now is the time to prepare your plants for their winter rest. For some plants, this includes pruning to promote health, shape them, and prevent unwanted pests and diseases from taking over during the ...