As you tidy up the garden in autumn, it's a good time to inspect your shrubs, but in most cases, it's best to leave the pruning shears in the shed. Many types of shrubs respond best when pruned in ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

What’s the best time to prune flowering shrubs? It depends on when they flower, or more precisely, when they form their flower buds. Spring bloomers develop their flower buds in the year before they ...

There are several types of hydrangeas, and each type needs to be treated differently. For example, some will only flower if you prune them in the right season.

The how to prune is based on what type of plant it is. Does it have one main trunk or multiple stems or trunks (cane producing)? Cane-producing plants like abelia, nandina and butterfly bush should ...

Living in a New England beach town, it was my dream to have lush, colorful hydrangea bushes akin to those seen on Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard. Instead, I had some drooping cone hydrangeas and a ...

Hydrangeas are a gorgeous addition to any yard. If you want yours to concentrate its energy on growing bigger blooms, here's a pruning tip that can help.

These are the varieties to try it on this March ...

In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Wait until leaves drop to better spot problem areas. Keep cuts minimal and avoid removing large limbs or heavy growth. As you ...