Key Takeaways Pruning prevents new growth from getting leggy, so regular pruning is important for overall plant health.The ...

Some hydrangeas are prone to damage during cold winters. Don't pull them out! With the right timing and approach, you can ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Wondering what to prune in early spring? Experts explain which plants benefit from pruning now and which ones to leave alone.

Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type. Cut back new wood hydrangeas in fall, but wait until after blooming to prune old wood ones. Remove dead ...

Hydrangea owners are being urged to carry out a key task now to help bigger flowers bloom next year, but you need to be on ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

A few of my hydrangeas were damaged during freezing weather earlier this spring. Many ask when is the best time to cut them back. Hydrangeas don’t really need heavy pruning to produce ample flowers.

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

Experts say March is one of the most important months in the garden as many plants wake from dormancy. It is the ideal time ...

Learn which trees and shrubs you should not prune in spring—and when to trim dogwood, lilac, azalea, forsythia, and more.