Key Points Pruning in February can stress dormant shrubs or removing potential blooms for certain species.Don't prune gardenias, certain types of hydrangeas, loropetalum, evergreens, or pieris.As an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about ...

A guide to what to do with hydrangeas in February, including expert tips for mulching, pruning, protecting, and deadheading ...

Pruning is a vital part of maintaining a healthy garden, especially when it comes to shrubs. However, many gardeners, from ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

It is pruning time for shrub roses, hydrangeas, gardenias, and other summer-blooming shrubs. And yes, even crape myrtles and ...

Proof that the secateurs are not always needed ...

I know this is not the typical time to prune hydrangeas, but because the entire plant looks dead, can I prune it some? Also, do you have any ideas for a very large oak tree that has a lot of mistletoe ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

As winter wanes and the promise of spring approaches, February emerges as a crucial month for gardeners eager to prepare ...

Hydrangeas are another “frequent casualty” which should be left alone in January. Popular mophead and lacecap varieties flower on old wood, meaning winter pruning can “wipe out summer blooms entirely” ...