Q: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? A: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes flowers on its ...

Q. When can I prune my 'Petite Pink' dwarf oleanders? They are 5 feet tall and a bit straggly. I'd like to cut a foot or more. E.T., A. Some oleanders flower only in spring. Others are free bloomers ...

Q: I have a large old 40-foot oleander tree. Every year as it begins to flower, some of the leaves turn yellow and drop. I realize I may need to fertilize, but I was also thinking of cutting the ...

Q. My oleander shrubs are overgrown. When and how severely can they be pruned? A. The best time to prune oleanders is late winter just before new growth occurs (late February to early March).

DEAR JOAN: Over the past couple of years our backyard had developed a wonderful, growing group of hummer families, sometimes amassing up to 20 birds at a time, feeding from the start of the day to the ...

Summertime pruning is usually limited but can be effective if done with care. In particular, oleanders, olive trees and apricot trees have special needs that make now a good time to do the work. GARY ...

Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...

Q. I'm growing an almond verbena, and it is already about 15 feet tall. I pruned it in the spring so the fragrant blooms would be close to eye level. It's blooming beautifully, but apparently I need ...