Pruning is an essential garden maintenance task as it keeps plants healthy and helps them grow to their full potential.

As gardeners start to prepare their outdoor spaces for spring, a gardening expert has shared which plants to prune in ...

The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

There may be times when even these easy-going evergreens do require a prune. When that need does arrive, knowing when and how to prune junipers ensures you keep them healthy and l ...

Pruning them now will set them up for the start of growth in spring. Most plants will stay dormant until early March, depending on the weather. Evergreens are an exception. Because they are not ...

Winter is a great time to prune trees and shrubs — it’s by far my favorite gardening task and plays a key role in maintaining a great looking garden. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

Consider these categories of shrubs: deciduous, evergreen, spring flowering and summer flowering shrubs. January is ideal for pruning deciduous shrubs, including the popular roses (hybrid teas ...

Similarly, avoid pruning evergreens unless necessary, as they can be more susceptible to cold damage. However, if you are planning on pruning some of your plants, the expert shared a few tips to ...

By pruning at this time of year, we’re taking advantage of the lack of insects, funguses, and viruses that may cause problems during warmer months. Along with that, our woody plants are ...

While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...