Homes & Gardens on MSN

Shrubs to never hard prune – don’t risk the health of these 5 popular plants by cutting too much this year

Pruning is essential to garden maintenance, and knowing the right approach will ensure that your prized plants remain healthy ...
The Advocate

Winter is a good time to prune many shrubs and trees. Here's how to do it correctly.

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...
Tallahassee Democrat

How to prune shrubs to improve, not ruin their appearance, health

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...
Woman & Home on MSN

Plants to prune in March – 9 garden perennials you should cut back this month

The experts reveal the key plants to prune in March, sharing their exclusive advice on how to do it ...
AOL

Pruning Too Often—or Not Enough? Here’s How Often Shrubs Really Need a Trim

Shrubs require more maintenance than bedding or potted plants, with pruning the main task to keep them looking good. Consider these general guidelines for how often and how much to prune, along with ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

To prune, or not to prune? And when, and how, and why? These are the questions.

For all of these plants, pruning can begin if needed after we have assessed how much, if any, winter damage has occurred. That will not be until late April when plants should be growing. If you have ...