The No. 1 question the Tallahassee Camellia Society receives on its website is for recommendations on someone to prune camellias. The Tallahassee Camellia Society does not recommend specific arborists ...

CORVALLIS - Is your camellia bush looking a little bedraggled? Some older plants are so full of leaves and thin branches that they bear poor quality flowers. Others carry leaves burned by winter wind ...

When these early-spring shrubs finish blooming, get out a sharp hand saw and begin trimming for shape and health. There's no one better at the art of pruning shrubs than Cass Turnbull of PlantAmnesty, ...

Question. Our camellia hedge is blooming nicely but is thin at the base. Should we cut it back when the blooming stops or wait until spring to do the pruning? Answer. Enjoy the blooms now and wait ...

A: Prune after they bloom. Use clean, sharp clippers. Remove damaged wood and weak interior growth. This will improve air circulation and reduce susceptibility to pests. Prune the lower branches to ...

Camellias, with their vibrant waxy flowers and glossy dark green leaves, are a sure sign that spring is in full swing. They're not only a visual treat but also surprisingly simple to care for.

Question: My peony buds are full of ants. Do they hurt the flowers? How can I get rid of them? Answer: Peony buds have tiny special glands called “nectaries” that produce nectar along the outside ...

If you grow camellia trees and aren’t sure when to perform routine care tasks, you’re not alone. Many gardeners in Tallahassee have the same questions. To help provide clarity, the Tallahassee ...

Recent freezes have resulted in many people questioning whether to prune or not to prune cold-damaged plants. The short answer is — wait. We’ve just had a run of freezing temperatures, but winter’s ...