“I am wondering when to prune trees and shrubs. Which trees and shrubs should I prune or cut back in early winter? Which should be left alone until …
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When to Prune Trees and Shrubs
Find out the best time of year to prune your trees and shrubs to help them stay healthy and produce gorgeous blooms in the next growing season. Get pruning tips for your landscape from garden experts.
Courtesy Sheila Head Hydrangeas are beloved summer-blooming shrubs. However, getting them to flower can be a challenge for gardeners, partially due to …
Lilacs are popular shrubs for their fragrant colorful blooms. Many gardeners wonder exactly how and when to prune lilacs. Ken Kuhnen of Machesney …
Shakespeare wondered, “What’s in a name?” When it comes to Crape Myrtles, that’s a very good question. These fast-growing trees are popular …
LINDA BURGESS/GETTY Garden Pruning Tips Pruning can be an intimidating task for a lot of gardeners, but pruning mistakes are similar to a bad haircut: …
Pruning shrubs, trees and vines establishes a stronger framework, improves growth, removes diseased or damaged branches, and improves color, …
Courtesy Janine Burke Butterfly Bush Care: Protection in Winter “I have difficulty overwintering butterfly bush (Buddleia) and end up replanting most …
It’s easy to know when to cut back ornamental grass once you know the basics. It’s far more simple than the mowing, watering and fertilizing that may …
