Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Fall pruning puts spring flowers at risk. Once October hits, you may notice some of your plants and shrubs look a little neglected now that the hot days of summer are behind you. While blowing or ...

Q: I have two yellow butterfly vines (Mascagnia macroptera). I’ve tried nurseries here for the past two years and they no longer stock them. I tried planting seeds early this spring into small ...

Gardeners preparing their landscapes for the growing season should pay close attention to proper pruning practices. David Hillock, OSU Extension consumer horticulturist, said pruning is an essential ...

Is fall a good time to prune my shrubs? Mike E., Sand Springs Late winter, not fall, is the optimal time to prune most trees and shrubs. Although this is the least stressful pruning time, there are ...

After a mid-March freeze, it appears that the weather is finally consistently warm, so it’s time to get out there and start tidying your garden. Depending on where you live and what type of plants you ...