branches of a forsythia shrub covered in snow - Saxton Studio/Shutterstock No plant announces spring quite like forsythia. Every spring, it bursts with brilliant yellow flowers that declare, without ...

Boxwoods are popular shrubs for landscaping in the Southern garden. They are slow growers, which means you don't need to prune often to keep them to a desirable size. But this also means you have to ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task by far. I prune plants that have gotten overgrown very aggressively, and I suspect that will be the best approach for you, too. Most gardeners are hesitant to ...

Learn when to prune a butterfly bush to promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms. This guide covers optimal pruning times ...

A few days ago an anguished message came from a lady who said her French lilac shrubs were not blooming this year. "They have always bloomed before for years," she said sadly. "And I love lilacs so ...

For all of these plants, pruning can begin if needed after we have assessed how much, if any, winter damage has occurred. That will not be until late April when plants should be growing. If you have ...

View post: Severe Weather Outbreak in 4 States as 'Destructive' 80 mph Winds and Tornadoes Arrive Late winter to early spring is prime time for pruning trees and shrubs. Pruning now allows better ...

The perennial question of when to prune depends on when your shrub blooms, and what your goals are - with special attention ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning plants while they are dormant reduces stress and encourages healthy growth. (Getty Images) Along with mowing the lawn at ...

Prune these garden favourites in May to boost flowering and keep borders looking their best ...