Fall pruning isn't for every shrub, but it's the key to lush blooms and healthy shaping for some. If you have these shrubs ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...

Some shrubs produce flowers and berries on new wood, meaning they benefit best from a late winter prune. This bird-attracting ...

Q. Some of my roses are messy and in need of pruning. Can I prune them now? There are climbers as well as bush roses.

The dwarf yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘nana’) is native along the eastern states and into Central Florida, and it is well known for its slow growth habit, easy care and tolerance to pruning. For ...

22:37, Fri, Sep 12, 2025 Updated: 22:40, Fri, Sep 12, 2025 Gardeners are being urged to grow two trees in September that can give “gorgeous autumn colour” to the garden. With the start of autumn, ...

I noticed a few flowers on my magnolia yesterday and thought it was only supposed to flower in spring, which it did. It put on a beautiful display this year, and I am hoping for the same next year, ...

Q: I have an issue with my Pinky Winky hydrangea tree, as you can see from the photo. Early this summer, it developed yellowing leaves, which I’m certain is chlorosis. I’ve had the tree for six years ...

Going by common names such as Blueblossom, California Lilac or Mountain Lilac, it's not surprising that Ceanothus are popular shrubs for many styles of gardens, with spectacular blooms in colors ...