Spirea, or spiraea, are popular perennial shrubs with pretty blooms in spring and summer. They're generally low-maintenance, but now and again, these plants benefit from a prune. Spirea tend to get ...

Fall brings important changes for spirea care, and knowing what your shrubs need now can shape how they grow next season ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Many shrubs benefit from pruning each year. We prune them to remove stray branches and suckers, keep the plants to a manageable size, and maintain an attractive shape. For some shrubs, pruning also ...

Late fall is an ideal time to prune many trees and shrubs because their branch structure is visible after the leaves have ...

One popular question among home gardeners is when and how do you prune your flowering shrubs? Although it can seem tempting to prune in late fall and early spring, the type of shrub you have ...

An expert horticulturist highlights seven plants to prune in December. These are suitable for milder zones, but shouldn’t be ...

In last week’s column some best practices for pruning were given. A-J readers have emailed images demonstrating their pruning skills using some of these practices. Good job! Today’s column complements ...

Proper pruning technique will keep your shrubs healthier, encourage blooms and manage shape and size. Early spring is a great time to get started. Broken, damaged, diseased or branches that rub ...

As summer approaches, it’s time to finish pruning trees and shrubs that flowered in spring. “If you wait too long after they bloom, you’ll diminish next year’s flower display,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Most people can recognize a maple or an oak tree. If you start talking about lilacs or roses, one s mind may begin to stroll through the gardens of their past. Another group of plants that people know ...

One popular question among home gardeners is when and how do you prune your flowering shrubs? Although it can seem tempting to prune in late fall and early spring, the type of shrub you have ...