Fiona’s final plant of choice for a spot of autumnal pruning was fruit trees. The reason why these were chosen, wrote Fiona, was to “help improve their shape and yield”. As with roses and ...

it’s important that you avoid pruning them too heavily as this could weaken the plant and reduce its yield.” October is a great month for other garden maintenance jobs too, including raking ...

Pruning at this time is not just about tidying up it's a strategic move for "more blooms next year". Plus, trimming after flowering can sculpt your plants while promoting sturdier, healthier growth.

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Pruning in September can help to protect plants for the winter as well as encourage good growth next year. Father and son duo Leonardo and Domenico Musceo, gardening experts on local services ...

Improve your tomato yield by pruning your plants throughout the season. If you have a vegetable garden, chances are you have tomatoes growing in it. When home-grown, the fruit bursts with flavor ...

Giving your plant a trim will actually help it grow toward those coveted #monsteragoals. The best time to do any significant pruning is between spring and early fall (summer is the prime growing ...

Cutting back flowering perennials, annuals and bedding plants can help to improve and prolong flowering and the shape of a plant. It’s not just trees and shrubs that need pruning. Flowering ...

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 ...

Pruning a plant at the wrong time might remove potential flowers or invite disease. Con Poulos It is just as important to know when not to prune as it is to know when you should prune your plants.