Wondering what to prune in early spring? Experts explain which plants benefit from pruning now and which ones to leave alone.

Don’t ruin your spring blooms! Discover what not to prune now—and the right time to trim dogwood, lilac, azalea, forsythia, and more.

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Some hydrangeas can also be cut down to the ground to protect them from winter weather, while others need a more gentle approach where pruning is done in a staggered way over years -- both of these, ...

After the article on winter pruning of shrubs, questions concerning pruning hydrangeas have come to the Berks County Master Gardener Hotline. This article will help dispel the mystery. Do you really ...

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs grown in British gardens, and pruning at the right time in March can help them ...

I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...

A few of my hydrangeas were damaged during freezing weather earlier this spring. Many ask when is the best time to cut them back. Hydrangeas don’t really need heavy pruning to produce ample flowers.

Hydrangeas can be tricky to care for, especially when it comes to pruning and deadheading. But timing is everything - and Monty Don's March advice for deadheading after the last frost has transformed ...

Hydrangeas are incredibly sought-after due to their large, vibrant blooms that inject a splash of colour into gardens in the summer and often persist well into the autumn. However, many gardeners find ...