Lilacs are popular flowering shrubs for their fragrant colorful blooms. Many gardeners wonder exactly how and when to prune lilacs. Birds & Blooms reader Ken Kuhnen of Machesney Park, Illinois ...

Baby, it's cold outside – but that's exactly why you need to learn how to prune shrubs in February like a pro. When it comes to what to prune in February, shrubs are top of the list. This is because ...

Dwarf lemon trees are the best plants to grow in containers as their height doesn’t exceed 12 feet. If you are considering adding these lovely trees to your house, congratulations on a smart decision.

A neighbor of mine has a 'Knock Out' hedge that's 6 feet tall. So periodic pruning is necessary to keep it manageable. To keep your roses to 3 or 4 feet tall and wide, the grower recommends cutting ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

Pruning prevents hydrangeas becoming woody and congested ... They are an exception to the rule that says shrubs that produce their flowers on the previous season's growth should be pruned after ...

When plants are properly pruned, it's hard to tell that they've been pruned. Controls plant size and shape. Keeps shrubby evergreens well-proportioned and dense. Removes unwanted branches, waterspouts ...

Many garden plants benefit from pruning, but it's important to prune at the right time of year, in the right way. Winter pruning takes place in winter, when plants are dormant. We list common plants ...