Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants ...

Key Points December is an ideal month for light pruning of certain shrubs.Avoid heavy cuts that could compromise spring blooms.Light pruning to shape and remove dead branches helps prevent cold and ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jacky Hobbs/Future Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants ...

Discover our selection of plants to never prune in December, including spring-flowering shrubs that won't bloom and trees ...

It seems like each year, as our trees are losing their leaves and the flowers are turning brown, we are asked about whether now is a good time to prune plants. The answer is yes and no… it depends on ...

A reader from Blacksburg, Brigitte Flowers, asked me for more information on what plants should be pruned this time of year. She has frequently read "spring or fall" as advice for the best time to ...

Japanese maples are low-maintenance plants which provide beautiful foliage in even the tiniest of gardens. Experts have ...

Besides getting your veggies installed, what should you be doing this time of year? You can start pruning back your spring flowering shrubs, like lilacs, any time after they bloom. If no shaping is ...

Q: The rabbits have done a job on my shrubs. I’m thinking of cutting these down to about 1.5 or 2 inches. When is the best time to do this? Thanks for your input. — Greg D. A: Rabbits have been ...