Some plants are already budding for spring, and don't need pruning. But these shrubs benefit from a light pruning in autumn.
Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...
Pruning is a constant part of keeping our landscape in check, regardless of season. It seems as if everybody has a pruning question, generally when the weather changes or changes of the season. Master ...
Some plants like fruit trees, rhododendrons, azaleas and others, should be pruned now. As the heat and drought of July crescendos, you may notice that spring’s tender new growth has turned into summer ...
Key Points In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches.Wait until leaves drop to better spot ...
Beloved for its graceful beauty and delicate flowers, Russian sage ( Salvia yangii) makes a stunning addition to any garden.
Gardening legend Monty Don, known for his role on BBC Gardeners' World, has shared his top tips for pruning in autumn and ...
Back in March, I wrote about missing winter pruning chores because too many weekends were rainy last dormant season. (“Rain Delays Winter Pruning”, 3/18/23). Now, here in July, the weather is dry, and ...
A bit of summer pruning goes a long way to keeping your raspberries healthy and productive. So, get out the mosquito netting, long sleeves and pruners and get busy. The summer harvest is produced on 2 ...