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 ...

Use sharp, handheld pruning shears for most boxwood pruning. For very thick, older stems, a small pruning saw can help. Plan to prune boxwood in spring, when new growth can fill in and mature before ...

Pruning shrubs helps them stay healthy and vibrant. Pruning is often necessary to help manage the size and shape of shrubs. Also, pruning stimulates the growth of new foliage or flowers, and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boxwood Q • Is it OK to trim a boxwood hedge now or should I wait until the spring? Also, during the year when is it OK to trim ...

Most plants need pruning in winter or spring, but these popular perennials need a midsummer trim if they're to flower and fruit well next year.

“I just purchased a home with a neglected garden and have several large, overgrown shrubs that I would like to reduce in size instead of replacing. Can this be done successfully and, if so, what is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We've all seen those scraggly, lopsided, or overgrown evergreens looking like a hot mess in the landscape. Once an evergreen ...

As summer turns to fall, the list of jobs to do in the garden often doesn’t feel like it gets any smaller. Understandably, some things do fall to the wayside, including pruning, but September can ...

Question: A number of my landscape plants including roses and small shrubs were whipped by the winds, suffering limb damage, How much pruning should I do? Answer: Damaged limbs are ideal spots for ...