Shrubs and bushes create attractive barriers, prevent erosion, and host birds and pollinators. With those strengths, it's ...

Q: Can I still prune down lilacs and early flowering shrubs this year? — Matt from Poland A: Yes, you can, but if you want all of your flowers next year — don’t do it! Lilacs are a spring blooming ...

No matter whether you call it pyracantha or firethorn, one thing we can all agree on is that this plant is as autumnal as it ...

Welcome to fall, where most of your gardening to-do list involves chopping back the flowers, shrubs, trees and other growing things in your yard. Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it ...

[email protected]. Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune them? A: Late winter or early ...

“Is now a good time to trim shrubs and trees?” is a question frequently asked in fall. Fall is not the preferred time for pruning most woody plants. There are few, if any, good reasons to ...

Proper timing is one of the most important considerations for successful pruning. Getting the timing right helps ensure attractive, healthy, productive plants. Research has shown pruning wounds heal ...

As the backbone of any garden, it is essential to keep shrubs in good condition through regular pruning. This will improve a plant's shape, as well as encourage flowers and fruits. Shrubs create ...

Many plants, trees, and shrubs require pruning during different times of the year so that they can continue to thrive, even during dormancy. Ahead, learn what our garden experts say about when you ...

Japanese barberry has become a mainstay of Pennsylvania landscaping because it is uninhibited by weather, poor soil or natural predators. But, for those same reasons, a panel of agriculture ...

Burning bush is generally a low-maintenance deciduous landscape shrub but it can grow vigorously. If you’re contemplating when to prune a burning bush shrub to maintain its shape or rejuvenate a ...

Fall is typically a key time of year for pruning shrubs. Treat plants to a trim now and this will keep things smart right through autumn and into spring. It will also help keep plants healthy ...