In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Wait until leaves drop to better spot problem areas. Keep cuts minimal and avoid removing large limbs or heavy growth. As you ...

Shrubs require more maintenance than bedding or potted plants, with pruning the main task to keep them looking good. Consider these general guidelines for how often and how much to prune, along with ...

Recently, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...

The next few weeks are some of the year’s best for pruning landscape plants – mainly woody-stemmed ones that already have bloomed for the year, as well as most needled evergreens. Spring-blooming ...

Timing matters when pruning spring-flowering shrubs, and cutting them at the wrong moment could impact next year's blooms ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task by far, and the winter dormant season is a great time to prune trees and shrubs. You can heavily prune overgrown deciduous woody shrubs up until new growth begins ...

You can rip overgrown bushes out and start over, but this isn't always desirable. Here's how to landscape a yard with ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

April is a good time for pruning shrubs, but you need to do a little reconnaissance before getting out the loppers because when you prune can affect flowering. Homegrown New Hampshire host Emma Erler, ...

As winter begins to transition into spring, many homeowners are starting to take a closer look at their landscaping. One of the most common seasonal tasks is pruning, which helps maintain healthy ...

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As you tidy up the garden in autumn, it's a good time to inspect your shrubs, but in most cases, it's best to leave the pruning shears in the shed. Many types of shrubs respond best when pruned in ...