Q: I have a weigela bush that I pruned back after it was done blooming in late spring. But it's grown a lot and is too big now for my liking. Can I trim it again in the fall or won't it bloom if I do?

Q: My weigela shrub got pretty big even after I trimmed it in the spring. Can I trim it back again? A: I wouldn't trim it now. You might cut off flower buds that already have formed for next spring's ...

As summer progresses and early perennials fade, shrubs can begin to look unruly and hedges wayward. At this time of year, many gardeners feel the urge to reach for their secateurs. But what should be ...

Thoughtful pruning promotes health and adds grace to your plantings. Many of us are unsure if or how to prune (or do so reflexively), shearing any plant flat when it grows out of bounds. Improper ...

Late winter is the perfect time for pruning most woody plants. They're still dormant, you can better see what you're doing because your view isn't obstructed by leaves, and it's when plants heal ...

The temptation is great this time of year to shape up the shrubs. Don’t. Pruning forces new growth. The new leaves and branch tips will not have enough time to harden off or prepare for winter.

My Wine & Roses Weigela shrubs are leafing out only about 5 % throughout the shrubs. They have been established for about 9 years on the south side of the house. A friend in my community is also ...

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It’s pruning season — time to scale back or control overgrown or incorrectly growing branches from still-dormant trees and shrubs. Hand-held pruners will do the job when pruning thin branches. Use ...