As you tidy up the garden in autumn, it's a good time to inspect your shrubs, but in most cases, it's best to leave the pruning shears in the shed. Many types of shrubs respond best when pruned in ...

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Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

Make plans now to prune spring-flowering shrubs, such as forsythia, lilac, viburnum and flowering quince, after they finish blooming. “We don’t prune these shrubs in winter because we’d be cutting off ...

In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Wait until leaves drop to better spot problem areas. Keep cuts minimal and avoid removing large limbs or heavy growth. As you ...