Oleanders, which are flowering shrubs, have many landscape uses since plants vary from dwarfs under 4 feet tall to intermediates in the 4- to 6-foot range to those that reach 6 to 25 feet if unpruned.

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 ...

After our colder winter months, it’s time to start thinking about pruning the shrubs in the yard and remove any cold damage.

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: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. A: It’s best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will have the rest ...

How and when should we prune our lantana and oleanders? Answer: Both of these plants are pruned during the winter months since they both produce flowers on new growth during the summer. If pruning is ...

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 ...

Dear Neil: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. Answer: It’s best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will ...

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 ...