As winter wanes and the promise of spring approaches, February emerges as a crucial month for gardeners eager to prepare ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Make plans now to prune spring-flowering shrubs, such as forsythia, lilac, viburnum and flowering quince, after they finish blooming. “We don’t prune these shrubs in winter because we’d be cutting off ...

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

Timing the pruning of your plants right is vital to their health. These are the flowering vines and lush bushes you should be ...

One chore that gardeners take on before a new season is pruning, an often perceived nightmare. However, here are a few quick ...

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 ...

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Prune shrubs in fall only after frost when they’ve gone dormant. Avoid heavy cuts early since fall pruning triggers new growth. Thin crowded or open shrubs to improve airflow and prevent winter damage ...

All too often landscape shrubs become overgrown after many years of reflect. As a result they become ugly in form and need major pruning or replacement. This happened with six large privet shrubs at ...