While certain plants shouldn't be touched with secateurs in October, it's actually the perfect moment to trim back others before the colder months arrive. It's crucial to pay particular attention to ...

Even though there are some plants you should never prune in October, it’s the prime time to give others a trim before the weather gets colder – especially varieties that are prone to windrock and ...

Autumn marks a hectic period in the pruning schedule, representing the ideal moment to eliminate aged growth and shape plants properly. Numerous plants that have contributed significantly to creating ...

05:00, Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Updated: 17:05, Thu, Oct 2, 2025 Autumn is a busy season in the pruning calendar, the perfect time to remove old growth and to get plants into shape. Many plants that have ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

Spring is the best time to prune butterfly bushes. Pruning in the late fall or winter leaves them susceptible to frost damage. Wait until the spring to do a hard prune (pruning it back to one foot ...

Ah, summer. The season of sandy toes, sunscreen-slathered noses, and, apparently, the triumphant return of the full bush. But beyond the catchy hashtags and cheeky products, many are wondering if the ...

Question: Our gardenia has grown a little taller then we would like and has finished flowering. Is now a good time to do the pruning? Answer: Often gardenias produce sporadic blooms during the summer ...

Q: I live in a townhouse association. The owner of the property next to the association has many tree and bush branches hanging over the townhouse association property and perimeter fence. Does the ...

Jenna Bush Hager is checking into the summer with a new look. Indeed, the Jenna & Friends host made good on her promise to Leslie Bibb and joined the White Lotus star in rocking one of the summer’s ...

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With summer on the horizon, you’re probably taking inventory of your gardening tool supply, including hand pruners. Also called pruning shears, they’re one of the most important pieces of equipment ...