Is it OK to cut the vines of bird house gourds to allow the gourds to grow larger or will this hurt the plants? We have grown them a few times, but seem to have smaller fruits to harvest before frost strikes. Thanks.
When is the best time to prune a Jacaranda tree? It is 28 years old and gives us too much shade in the garden.
How do I prune a scheflera that is not a dwarf?
Has anybody ever pruned African daisies or other annuals? My African daisies were looking pretty scraggly this morning. So, I cut them back to about 4 inches tall rather than take out the plants.
I know that all I have to do is trim my Rugosa Roses to keep them under control. Will a hard prune on these out of control branches create a problem for the whole plant and would it be better to prune now or can I leave it until after they bloom?
Where Can I Find a Pruning Guide for All My Garden Plants?
I was after a simple calendar or guide that could tell me when to prune all the different types of roses, shrubs, trees, etc. in my garden
I planted one clematis root and every fall I cut it all the way down to the ground, and every spring I end up with dozens of new shoots. Is this normal?
Where can I find information (with pictures) on how to prune a frangipani tree?
I have a large schefflera plant that needs to be cut back before I bring it back into the house. Does anyone know how do this?
Revitalize Your Flowering Shrubs Through Pruning
Without maintenance, most flowering shrubs eventually get overgrown and leggy or they start to lose their flower power. As tempting as it is to yank them out and start over - don't do it! Many can be revitalized with a couple of cost saving pruning techniques.
Pruning Apple Tree Results in Very Little Fruit
We have an apple tree that every year sends out long thin branches from the end of each limb. We tried pruning them, but then had very few apples. What's the problem?
I just pruned my 4 year old maple trees that looked like bushes, because of the deer. I am halfway through, I'm wondering if this is the wrong time of year and did I prune off too many branches.
I want to prune a Plum tree in winter. How much can I trim without killing it?
When and how do you prune a lilac bush?
How and when do I trim two really big Rainer cherry trees? There are tons of cherries, but they are out of reach (except for the birds).
Garden: Prune Shrubs and Bushes Yearly
This is a garden that I tend to year round. My tip is to keep shrubs and bushes pruned once to twice in a year. Definition of each plant is the rule.
How do you prune an umbrella plant?
With many people pruning at this time of year I thought I'd come up with some useful things to do with the pruned twigs and branches. Today a neighbor gave me several large bundles of long supple apple tree branches.(3 - 6 feet long and about 3/4 inch thick).
I have a night blooming Jasmine that I planted less than a year ago and it has grown very large. I do not know how to prune it back. Can anyone send some advice?
Most evergreens need little or no pruning to grow their best, but occasionally dead or damaged branches need to be removed, growth becomes excessive, or trees grow out of their natural form. In these cases, it pays to know when and how to prune your evergreens.
Revitalize Your Flowering Shrubs Through Pruning
Without maintenance, most flowering shrubs eventually get overgrown and leggy or they start to lose their flower power. As tempting as it is to yank them out and start over - don't do it! Many can be revitalized with a couple of cost saving pruning techniques.
Most evergreens need little or no pruning to grow their best, but occasionally dead or damaged branches need to be removed, growth becomes excessive, or trees grow out of their natural form. In these cases, it pays to know when and how to prune your evergreens.
Gardening Pruning Primer: What and When to Prune
Knowing what and when to prune is essential to maintaining a healthy and aesthetically pleasing garden. Here are some general guidelines on what to prune and when to prune it.
When Should We Trim Our Japanese Maple?
We have a 30 year old beautiful Japanese Red Maple tree in our front yard that is getting way too tall and wide. It is getting near wires and hitting the house. When is the best time to cut it back and give it a good trim and shaping? Thanks.
