When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jacky Hobbs/Future Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants ...

Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...

Are you one of those gardeners who group any task requiring shears under the pruning banner? It turns out deadheading is a ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

Pinching, cutting back and pruning are not terms we usually associate with the perennial garden. However, these practices can benefit many plants, as well as help to improve flowering, growth and ...

Most people think of pruning as a late winter or early spring chore, but cutting back some of your perennials in fall can have major benefits for the plant—and your garden. And as it turns out, you ...

Whether to prune perennials in November depends on the type of plant. Plants with powdery mildew should be pruned in fall to prevent spread of disease. Leaving plant growth intact in spring can ...

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The flowers are fading, leaves are falling, and the lawn has lost its summer beauty as we inch into autumn. Drought and intense heat have left many plants struggling, and what was once a beautiful ...

Pruning in winter is an important practice for many flowering plants to ensure their bloom in the spring. However, you'll ...

Pruning is a necessary but often tedious task for gardeners. Getting the timing right is essential for many plants, and viburnums are a great example. With over 150 species, viburnums (Viburnum spp.) ...

A gardening expert has shared three specific plants that should be pruned in December for optimal spring flowering.