Ninebark, so-named for its distinctive peeling bark, is a shrub that often needs regular, light pruning to appear at its best. It can look stylish when unpruned, but there is a risk of it getting ...

Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...

While a hard pruning isn't necessary yet, cutting back roses in the fall protects them from winter damage. Here's when and how to prune roses in the fall.

Q: Can I trim and shape my globe evergreen bushes and if so, can I do it this spring? They’ve been in place a number of years and do have dead branches inside. What would you suggest for trimming back ...

Azaleas should be pruned lightly after they bloom in spring. (Lynn Ketchum) Every gardener owns a pair of clippers, but not everyone knows how to use them for the daunting job of pruning shrubs.

Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah Raven told ...

Wait until fall frost kills tall phlox before pruning to the ground; fall pruning is keeps powdery mildew at bay. Regular deadheading and light trimming encourage bushier growth, extend blooming, and ...