Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...

Pruning potentillas (Potentilla spp.) in early spring affords them ample time to set new buds so they're ready to flower in ...

It’s late winter, spring is just around the corner, and you’re eager to get out in the garden. Fortunately, now is the time ...

When it comes to pruning, timing is vital. Pruning at the wrong time of year can have detrimental effects on the plant's overall well-being. Reese Robins, founder of Just Pure Gardening, explained ...

Some plants are so prevalent and so enduring in our landscapes that we often take these reliable old standbys for granted and barely give them a second thought. As we navigate through unprecedented ...

My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to prune? Yes, shrubs that have ...

I recently bought a house that has shrubs sheared flat next to the sidewalk and lawn. They have also been pruned flat on top. I love my house but hate these ugly shrubs. Is there anyway I can prune to ...