A guide to plants to never prune in July, including spring- and summer-flowering shrubs, trees at risk of disease, and ...

Our in-depth guide to plants to prune in July, including early-flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals in flower beds, climbers, hedges, and vegetables.

Trimming shrubs in summer can do more harm than good. Here’s the best time to prune different types of shrubs, the few summer exceptions, and shrub trimming tips.

Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden. Prune out water sprouts — vigorous shoots on the inside of a ...

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 ...

Midwinter is an excellent time to get outdoors and prune shrubs. “You can prune shrubs any time, but it’s often easier when they are leafless and dormant,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at ...

From roses and fruit trees to flowering shrubs, the right winter pruning approach can encourage stronger plants and a more ...

Before you break out those pruning shears, here's why you shouldn't prune daphne shrubs in the summer and if you should prune ...

A gardener who owns 15 lavender plants swears by one simple summer pruning trick to encourage a second flush of blooms – and ...

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, ...