Properly pruning forsythia at the right time is the secret getting lots of gorgeous yellow flowers. Knowing how and when to prune forsythia is critical for keeping this shrub healthy and its ...

When it comes to what to prune in February, shrubs are top of the list. This is because you usually need it chilly if you're ...

A gardening expert has urged gardeners to prune certain plants in February as it is their "last chance" ahead of spring.

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...

Be sure to balance your pruning around the shrub so it doesn’t end up looking lopsided. On some kinds of shrubs with long, arching canes and few side branches, such as forsythia, the longest ...

The second week of February is a good time to dig up and divide any early flowering bulbs such as snowdrops or crocus. Early ...

With spring ever so close, the urge to have that beautiful garden color can seem nagging. Here are ways to force the start of ...

With that in mind, here’s a little shortlist of exceptionally reliable, versatile ornamental shrubs for the spring garden.

Forsythia, pussy willow ... Make clean, angled cuts 1-2 feet from the branch tips with a sharp pruning tool. Selectively remove branches that won’t detract from the appearance or shape of ...

Both plants thrive in partially shaded, moist soil. Q. When does one prune a forsythia shrub? Mine has grown so tall it is shading out some sun-loving perennials. — F.S., Enumclaw A. Any time ...