Key Takeaways Pruning prevents new growth from getting leggy, so regular pruning is important for overall plant health.The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring, but different ...

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 ...

Once you're sure there are no more freezes in sight, you have a laundry list of plants to prune so that they flower and ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A gorgeous hydrangea in full bloom can certainly take your breath away, but to get to that point with your own plants, you do have ...

Photo caption: Panicle Hydrangea at peak bloom around August. Myriad Hydrangea varieties make it easy to choose those that stay dwarf without trimming. Q: I have a hydrangea shrub that may need ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

Wondering what to prune in early spring? Experts explain which plants benefit from pruning now and which ones to leave alone.