Pruning Tips
Learn when and how to prune for healthier, more beautiful plants.
PruningWait to Prune Photinia and You Chop Next Spring's Red Flush (Why You Must Shape in Early September)
Thinking about waiting until spring to give your overgrown red tip photinia hedge a haircut? That single delay is why so many gardeners miss out on the fiery scarlet foliage they planted it for. Here is why shaping Photinia × fraseri in early September locks in next spring's show-stopping red flush.
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PruningWhy Pruning Lilacs in September Will Delete Next May's Flowers (And When to Actually Cut)
Thinking about giving your overgrown lilac bush a quick September haircut to tidy up before fall? Put the shears down. Cutting lilacs in early autumn physically deletes next May's blooms before they can ever open. Here is the botany behind old wood blooming, and the exact window to prune instead.
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Pruning7 Pruning Mistakes That Are Killing Your Plants (And How to Fix Them)
Are you accidentally ruining your shrubs, roses, and trees with your pruning shears? Avoid these 7 devastatingly common pruning mistakes gardeners make every spring—and learn the right techniques that guarantee a healthier, more beautiful garden.
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PruningPruning Roses: When and How to Do It Right
Proper pruning is essential for healthy, abundant rose blooms. Learn the best techniques and timing.
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