Well-pruned shrubs and trees are a hallmark of a carefully tended yard or garden. Foundation plantings are lush and full, and blooming shrubs display their blossoms on shapely branches that accentuate ...

Cora Borgens explains why and how to prune woody plants for optimal plant health. Horticulturist Cora Borgens explains why and how to prune woody plants for optimal plant health. Speaking at the ...

Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence. Then once the basic ...

A: It is good you have a butterfly bush to experiment on because the results of pruning this shrub are so dramatic. You can simply remove everything down to 12-18 inches above ground in January. This ...

Many spring bloomers set buds the year before. Cut too soon and you’ll sacrifice the show – here’s how to get the timing ...

Last month I presented “Pruning Galore” for our monthly “Ready, Set, GROW!” gardening webinar series. I planned to focus on more specific pruning questions this year because last March I covered ...

Pruning removes older, less productive canes, making space for new growth.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many of the trees and shrubs in our yards need pruning regularly, and it can be difficult to keep on top of it all. Although some gardeners ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rhododendron shrub covered in frost in winter. Having to think about plants you shouldn’t prune in winter might seem confusing.

Pruning can improve the health, productivity and appearance of your trees and shrubs. But improper pruning can destroy the shape of your plants and also cause more harm than good. Following a few ...