Pruning is ideal for many plants in or before winter because they are dormant, so stress on the plant is minimal. However, ...
Pruning can feel like a never-ending job in the fall and winter months. If you have many clumps of perennials, such as coneflowers, black-eyed Susan and salvias, cutting back to the base of the plant ...
November is the start of pruning season for many deciduous trees and shrubs that enter their dormancy when the cold weather arrives. It is also an ideal time to trim perennials that shone during ...
There are numerous clematis species, hybrids and cultivars, but for pruning purposes they are split into three distinct pruning groups based on the time of flowering and the age of the flowering wood.
Pruning can feel like a never-ending job in the fall and winter months. If you have many clumps of perennials, such as coneflowers, black-eyed Susan and salvias, cutting back to the base of the ...
The basic principles of pruning roses are the same as pruning anything else: cutting back hard will promote the strongest growth, while light pruning will result in less vigorous regrowth. Remove dead ...
Fuchsias are a gardener's favourite. The fairy-shaped flowers add a touch of magic to the garden throughout the growing season, but learning how to prune fuchsias properly will encourage the best ...
Pruning serves many purposes: it encourages bigger yields, ensures that newly planted trees and shrubs have a strong beginning, stimulates flowering, shapes plants, cuts away diseased wood, and ...
Pruning is essential for promoting healthy plant growth by removing dead and diseased branches - yet getting it wrong could be catastrophic, sometimes even resulting in the demise of the plant.
Gardening experts have warned that anyone with three types of plants should start pruning them now to ensure "vibrant blooms" by spring. Winter is the ultimate season for gardeners to grab their ...
Acers are renowned for their vibrant green and red hues, but if you're thinking about giving your tree a trim, knowing when to prune acers is key. Otherwise known as Japanese maples, acers make ...