End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Pruning isn’t just about looks—it’s about plant health, growth, and blooms. Knowing when and how to prune in late spring can make all the difference. From shrubs to perennials, timing your cuts right ...

Picking fresh berries from the garden is always exciting, especially when you have put time and energy into looking after the plant. If you have a bush in your garden or are growing blueberries in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carson Downing One of the fastest-growing flowering shrubs, a butterfly bush can easily put on 5 feet or more of new growth in a ...

Q: I seem to recall that you have recently given advise on how to trim bushes to keep them looking full instead of like “horses tails”. If I’m mistaken about the article, I would appreciate any advise ...

The best time to prune rose of Sharon is in late winter or early spring. By pruning at this time, you avoid plant diseases and don't risk losing flower buds, which haven't formed yet. Rose of Sharon ...

The perfect garden weather is in the forecast! Here are some good tips to prune your blueberry bushes to get the best ...

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Last fall all of our chrysanthemums (most of which were planted about 15 years ago) died. They were in different areas of the garden, and the other plants that were in with them were not affected. I ...

CORVALLIS – Moderate pruning of highbush blueberries done every year can make the difference between a mediocre and a bumper crop – and produce higher quality berries. Highbush blueberry, a native of ...