When considering how to prune azaleas, take into account that such pruning isn’t actually a necessity unless your bushes have outgrown their allotted space. You can prevent that by planting azaleas ...

There are many reasons to find out about pruning azaleas. It could be that your shrub is dominating the space it's planted in and needs to be controlled. Maybe your azalea doesn't look that healthy so ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

Azaleas produce clouds of vibrant blooms from spring to fall, but only if you stick to a pruning schedule that doesn't mess ...

Question. Rose bushes in our yard are tall, with few leaves and blooms. When should I do the trimming and how much? Answer. Just about a week away, mid-February is considered the best time to perform ...

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 ...

The ubiquitous azalea bush often outgrows its allotted space. Some hybrids can reach eight feet high or more and as much in width after a few years. Fortunately, this is a shrub that is easy to prune, ...

From perennials that need to be pruned in the fall to trees that need a light trim in the dead of winter, a gardener's pruning shears never get any rest. However, it can be a little dizzying trying to ...

The best time to prune most shrubs is in the winter when the plants are dormant, so you can better see their shape. Which means there are many that you should avoid pruning in the spring—with a few ...

Pruning is ideal for many plants in or before winter because they are dormant, so stress on the plant is minimal. However, not everything needs to be pruned. In many cases, it's better to leave some ...

Q: When and how should I prune azaleas? The plants are leggy and open. I’d like for them to be fuller. A: In pruning azaleas, it’s best to wait until the blooms have faded — but before July. Azaleas ...