In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should leave your trees in great shape. - Lopper. A two-handled cutting tool, designed especially ...

Top tip: Try to prune this group before new growth begins, pruning them back in late winter to a pair of healthy leaf buds. On the second pruning, a good rule of thumb is to cut out a third to a pair ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

Top tip: Try to prune this group before new growth begins, pruning them back in late winter to a pair of healthy leaf buds.

‘Hot lips’ salvia in Los Lunas in May 2020. Last month I presented “Pruning Galore” for our monthly “Ready, Set, GROW!” gardening webinar series. I planned to focus on more specific pruning questions ...

Learn how to prune a money tree effectively to promote healthy growth, shape the plant, and keep it looking its best.

Thoughtful pruning promotes health and adds grace to your plantings. Many of us are unsure if or how to prune (or do so reflexively), shearing any plant flat when it grows out of bounds. Improper ...

Here are some tips for cutting back various varieties based on whether blooms appear on new growth, old growth or both. Pay attention to where the blooms are formed on your clematis vines; that will ...

If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...

Knowing when and how to prune cotoneaster shrubs, trees, and hedges means healthy plants and lots of flowers and berries.

Gardeners, take note: it’s not the holidays yet! In fact, prune these 3 plants now to ensure successful flowering in 2026.

Last month I presented “Pruning Galore” for our monthly “Ready, Set, GROW!” gardening webinar series. I planned to focus on more specific pruning questions this year because last March I covered ...