Trimming & Pruning Articles

• Lilac Root Killer

  Lilacs are tough shrubs, tolerant of cold and drought, experts at survival. Part of their…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3432

• Can the Tops of Corn Stalks Be Cut Off Before the Corn Has Developed?

  Do not cut of the tops of corn stalks before the corn has developed. The…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2918

• What Is the Time of Year to Prune Thunder Cloud Plum Trees?

  Thunder cloud plum trees are a fast-growing ornamental tree hardy between USDA plant hardiness zones…

  Last Updated: Aug 11, 2010 | Views: 5006

• Time to Prune Rhododendrons

  Rhododendrons, many species of which offer showy displays of large blossoms, are the state flowers…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 4194

• How Long Does it Take a Boxwood Shrub to Grow Back After Trimming?

  Boxwood shrubs do not recover quickly after a severe trimming and are often slow to…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 4013

• How to Prune Blackberry & Raspberry Bushes

  Since they can often be seen growing wild, blackberry and raspberry bushes may seem easy…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 4118

• When to Trim Dead Wood Out of Oak Trees

  Oak trees should be trimmed of dead wood in winter, their dormant season, to prevent…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 1852

• The Best Time to Trim Back a Holly Bush

  Broad-leaved evergreens like the holly bush should be trimmed in early spring, before new growth…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 3446

• How to Trim Blueberry Plants

  Blueberries are a summer fruit that you can grow in your home garden if you…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 2238

• Plant Care & Pruning

  Pruning can be one of the most helpful or one of the most damaging things…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 1528

• When to Trim Spruce Pine Trees

  Whorled-branched conifers like the pine tree should be pruned in mid to late spring, and…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 1853

• When Is it Recommended to Prune a Flowering Plant?

  The best time to prune a plant that is grown for its flowers is after…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 1786

• How to Prune Lilac Bushes in Zone 5

  For a gardener living in USDA hardiness zone 5, there are a lot of annual…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 3044

• How to Prune Shaping Evergreens

  Evergreens used in the garden landscape provide year-round green, keeping their color and leaves. The…

  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2010 | Views: 2161

• How to Prune With a Drop Cloth

  Pruning any type of tree or shrub can be a messy process; and since most…

  Last Updated: Jul 17, 2010 | Views: 2408

• How to Prune Mango Trees in Western Australia

  Mango trees grow very large in tropical climates such as the northern region of Western…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 3696

• How to Prune a Shasta Viburnum

  If you're looking for an easy-maintenance, landscape shrub with year-round appeal, viburnums are a good…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 2760

• How to Prune Ilex

  A staple for Christmas decorating, holly (Ilex spp.) is a broad-leafed evergreen shrub or tree,…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 2368

• How to Prune a Japanese Tree

  A Japanese tree is a low growing deciduous variety that reaches a height of 25…

  Last Updated: Jun 29, 2010 | Views: 1622

• How to Prune Apple Trees in the Pacific Northwest

  Washington state apples are known as some of the best, but this popular fruit tree…

  Last Updated: Jun 28, 2010 | Views: 4662

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