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 ...

When an ornamental shrub is pruned, the end result shouldn’t be obvious. The end result, just like a good haircut, should be a plant growing in its natural form. Pruning plants this way is a lot less ...

Some plants set buds during the summer for spring blooms, or only bloom on new growth. Learn more about eight plants you should never cut back in the summer.

Q. My oleander shrubs are overgrown. When and how severely can they be pruned? A. The best time to prune oleanders is late winter just before new growth occurs (late February to early March).

October is the last opportunity to take care of garden work for the year. Special attention should be paid to the oleander, which is popular in our country. How can you properly prepare it for the ...

Dear Neil: The outer leaves of our oleander bush turned brown a month or two ago. Is this a disease or cold injury? A: Definitely cold injury. Oleanders really don't suffer many disease problems, plus ...

Pruning at the wrong time can harm flowering plants, and it's best to avoid significant trimming in summer to preserve their blooms. While some plants handle summer cuts well, incorrectly timed ...