Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman in a white and black striped shirt prunes a bright azalea bush. When considering how to prune azaleas, take into account ...

Some types of azaleas don't require pruning, but others need it to improve airflow and encourage growth. Prune azaleas right after they bloom in the spring to avoid removing the flower buds that grow ...

Azaleas usually weather the South’s mild frosts without problem, but many evergreen azaleas don’t like a deep freeze. They ...

Prune azaleas immediately after blooming to protect the following year's flower buds. Deciduous azaleas need minimal pruning unless branches are damaged or diseased, while evergreen types respond to ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

We recently purchased a home that has some very large azalea bushes. We love azaleas, but these are quite large and overgrown. When is the right time to cut them back? Is it possible to cut them back ...

Fall is not a time to prune spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Don’t cut these plants back in October; it removes blooms and ...

Avoid heavily pruning non-flowering evergreens in the fall, as new growth can be damaged by cold weather. The best time to prune different types of hydrangeas varies, but removing spent flowers is ...

I have several overgrown azalea bushes and want to rejuvenate them. Is it too late to cut them back now? I do realize I would lose the spring flowers, but I’m afraid the overgrown condition of the ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

The how to prune is based on what type of plant it is. Does it have one main trunk or multiple stems or trunks (cane producing)? Cane-producing plants like abelia, nandina and butterfly bush should ...