Plant pinching allows you to stimulate growth and encourage early bushiness, more rapidly, by removing the tip of the plant. Ever wonder why the plants you raised from when they were small don’t often ...

You’ve probably heard of the term ‘pinching out’ before – it’s a popular gardening technique used on the likes of tomatoes, sweet peas and plenty of other plants. But what does ‘pinching out’ mean?

As annual and perennial flowers are planted, and as established perennials begin active growth, don’t overlook pinching some of them. A pinch here and there will reward you with sturdier plants and ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am interested in growing hot peppers so this year I purchased vegetable grow bags with handles, planted various types of hot peppers and placed the grow bags on my parent’s ...

To pinch or not to pinch? That is the question. Pinching is a technique that can shape a plant; increase production of herbs, flowers and fruits; determine the size of blooms and fruit and even keep ...

Veronica dahurica Steven (family Scrophulariaceae) is an ornamental plant from Korea. The aim of the present study was to produce multiple-branched plants by using 6-benzylaminopurine (BA) spray ...

When new gardeners hear about "pinching" plants, they're understandably puzzled. Just where do you pinch them? And why? The "where" is the growing tip. You can literally pinch off the tip between your ...

Water zinnias at the base and space them out properly to prevent mildew and other fungal issues. Regularly deadhead and pinch plants to encourage more blooms and fuller growth. Ensure zinnias get full ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Can you tell me where to "top" a tomato plant that continues to grow and grow, like the plants in the "Little Shop of Horrors" ...

Mint is a versatile herb used in beverages, food, and gardens. It thrives in sunny locations with rich, moist soil, but its aggressive growth requires containment strategies. Regular watering and ...

Can you tell me where to "top" a tomato plant that continues to grow and grow, like the plants in the "Little Shop of Horrors" movie? I have one tied up to a 6-foot trellis currently, and now am ...