Oleanders, which are flowering shrubs, have many landscape uses since plants vary from dwarfs under 4 feet tall to intermediates in the 4- to 6-foot range to those that reach 6 to 25 feet if unpruned.

Q: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? A: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes flowers on its ...

Q: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. A: It’s best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will have the rest ...

Q: You had an article a while back about trimming oleander down before spring. I have five in my backyard and have never done that. I am afraid to trim them down. Let me know because I am ready to ...

Q. When can I prune my 'Petite Pink' dwarf oleanders? They are 5 feet tall and a bit straggly. I'd like to cut a foot or more. E.T., A. Some oleanders flower only in spring. Others are free bloomers ...

Dear Neil: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. Answer: It’s best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will ...

DEAR JOAN: Over the past couple of years our backyard had developed a wonderful, growing group of hummer families, sometimes amassing up to 20 birds at a time, feeding from the start of the day to the ...

I was recently asked for some advice on pruning ? a favourite topic of mine ? with regard to correct pruning of Oleanders (Nerium oleander). What initiated this request I can only speculate, but ...

Oleanders in my backyard have grown to 15 feet tall and I would like to cut them back to 8 feet. Can I do this now or should I wait until after they bloom? You will miss the flowers, but oleanders can ...