Boxwoods need regular trimming and pruning to let in light, prevent fungus, and keep shrubs healthy. Best times to trim are mid-spring and late summer—avoid pruning in fall or winter. Style options ...

Proper pruning technique will keep your shrubs healthier, encourage blooms and manage shape and size. Early spring is a great time to get started. Broken, damaged, diseased or branches that rub ...

Pruning evergreen shrubs in their natural shape helps keep the plant healthy and attractive. Adele L. Wilcoxen Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Late spring is an excellent time to prune ...

Shrubs require more maintenance than bedding or potted plants, with pruning the main task to keep them looking good. Consider these general guidelines for how often and how much to prune, along with ...

As we continue through our “winter” we can still accomplish some useful goals for the coming spring and summer. Of the cultural practices we can do for maintaining woody ornamental plants, chief among ...

Evergreen shrubs present some unique challenges when it comes to pruning. Because these plants grow more slowly than deciduous shrubs, it is important to understand why and how they should be pruned.

It’s still early in 2022, but one gardening trend is already started to emerge: rounded shrubs. Maybe it’s because they keep their attractive shapes without any pruning or help from you. Or maybe they ...

In May, gardeners have plenty to do. Among other tasks, they can now prune the following five shrubs. myHOMEBOOK shares tips on what to watch for to ensure they grow strong. May is a special month for ...