Trimming hedges keeps them healthy, bushy, and controlled. However, knowing when to prune hedges can be confusing as there are a lot of factors to consider. The different types and styles can mean ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

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 ...

A well-shaped hedge is no accident. It must be trained from the beginning. The establishment of a deciduous tree or shrub hedge begins with the selection of nursery stock. Choose young trees or shrubs ...

Q.: What is the best time to trim boxwood and how much should be trimmed? Also, what about timing on trimming rose of Sharon? Don Hoenes, Union City A.: Assuming the boxwood is several years old and ...

Boxwoods are popular shrubs for landscaping in the Southern garden. They are slow growers, which means you don't need to prune often to keep them to a desirable size. But this also means you have to ...

Discover our selection of plants to never prune in December, including spring-flowering shrubs that won't bloom and trees ...

09:59, Tue, Aug 5, 2025 Updated: 10:50, Tue, Aug 5, 2025 The summer months are a great time to get ahead of your gardening before the autumn chill starts to hit. There are many plants that benefit ...

PRUNING trees and shrubs to form hedges is as old as gardening. In the great estates of the past, hedges framed views, defined borders and marked transitions to wilderness. In modern Los Angeles, an ...

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 ...