Our in-depth guide to plants to prune in July, including early-flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals in flower beds, climbers, hedges, and vegetables.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants and tremendous future flowering displays. There is a lot to ...

Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden. Prune out water sprouts — vigorous shoots on the inside of a ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

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 ...

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment. And it’s good for your shrubs too. “Most shrubs are dormant in winter, so it’s a good time ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By the time fall arrives lots of plants in your yard have probably taken on a decidedly wild look after a period of strong summer ...

Question: We recently purchased a home that fits us well. However, the landscape does not fit us. Shrubs have been sheared into thick, artificial-looking boxes and balls rather than the natural look ...