As summer approaches, it’s time to finish pruning trees and shrubs that flowered in spring. “If you wait too long after they bloom, you’ll diminish next year’s flower display,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Deadheading hydrangeas can be a somewhat tricky business because hydrangea varieties you have in your garden require different approaches to this task. If done improperly in autumn, deadheading some ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.

A few of my hydrangeas were damaged during freezing weather earlier this spring. Many ask when is the best time to cut them back. Hydrangeas don’t really need heavy pruning to produce ample flowers.

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Expert gardener explains which plants and trees need pruning in January, as it will promote growth later in the year for lush gardens ...

Hydrangeas are a fantastic choice to fill out any garden with pops of color all summer long. But figuring out the right time ...

Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type. Cut back new wood hydrangeas in fall, but wait until after blooming to prune old wood ones. Remove dead ...

Avoid these pruning pitfalls for a glorious garden come March ...

Many plants—including perennial shrubs, bushes, and trees—should be pruned in late winter to ensure they’re healthy and able to thrive once the cold weather passes. We consulted with gardening experts ...