One way you shouldn’t use pruning? 'Don’t plant a shrub where you plan to prune to keep it small,' says Stacey. 'Pruning shouldn’t be used as height control because that’s not sustainable for you or ...

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing ...

Hydrangeas can be hard to grow in some locations. Try flowers that look similar to hydrangeas for big bloom clusters, ...

The secret to creeping thyme success lies in understanding its Mediterranean heritage: A climate with sunshine, sharp ...

Prune Hydrangeas Like This or Risk No Flowers Next Year first appeared on Dengarden on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally ...

Ed Duke and Sam Hand Contributors As a general rule, pruning is best done on small growth, except for the purpose of plant ...

Pruning lavender can be confusing - but gardening experts have shared all you need to know about when and how to prune ...

A hard prune in early spring can do wonders. Cut the entire shrub back to 6” to 8” and clean out any dead branches within the ...

Real Simple says: “Second, you need to prune the correct type of wood. There are three types of wood on a hydrangea: dead ...

Call it “selective indignation,” but though I don’t cut my long hair, I do shave my face and take care of my shrubbery. Nobody needs extra sweat this month, but ...