Many gardeners' fall to-do lists get packed with tasks like harvesting, pruning, mulching, and winterizing perennials. There's often enough pruning in particular that it can be a relief that some ...

Late fall might seem like the right time to prune plants but in fact the best time of year to do this varies. While it's the right time of year for many plants, others prefer to be pruned in late ...

Spring often brings a long list of gardening chores such as cutting back dead growth after a long winter. Spring pruning can rejuvenate many types of plants and make way for fresh leafy growth.

A. Mock orange, Philadelphus spp., is a large shrub that flowers April-May. Since the flower buds are produced on the previous year's growth, it's best to prune after the flowering period. Remove ...

If some warmer days have you ready to be outside, one of the things on your to-do list should be pruning deciduous shrubs. It isn’t difficult if you follow a few rules of thumb. Start by determining ...

Warmer air and sunny skies spur that primal urge to get out and play in the garden. Pruning shrubs is a good place to start. Most need annual pruning and are forgiving of mistakes. Shrubs generally ...

You may be tempted to prune back your garden at the first sign of fall, but when it comes to certain plants, you might want to put away the shears. If you want a tidy winter landscape that's ready for ...