Question: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? Answer: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes ...

Q: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? A: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes flowers on its ...

Q: When is the best time to trim oleanders? We trimmed ours last March, and they didn't bloom. - L.C., Baytown A: You may have removed your blooms. Prune oleanders after they flower. Some varieties ...

Question: Several oleander bushes have gotten woody and too tall for a privacy fence. Would it be all right to prune them back about one-third, and when? Answer: Let the pruning begin. Gardeners can ...

A: After they flower. Some varieties bloom only in spring; others flower through the summer. All types should be pruned by the end of August or early September so new growth will harden off before ...

Q: You had an article a while back about trimming oleander down before spring. I have five in my backyard and have never done that. I am afraid to trim them down. Let me know because I am ready to ...

Dear Neil: When do we trim oleanders? Mine have gotten really leggy. The past winters’ cold damaged them, too. A: Immediately after their main late-spring bloom. It’s not too late, but you’ll want to ...