Flowering shrubs bring year-round beauty to your landscape. But to look and perform their best, flowering shrubs need regular pruning. But pruning flowering shrubs is very different from pruning trees and evergreens. Success depends on knowing when to prune flowering shrubs and how to do it ...
Pro Tip:If you get a lot of snow in the winter, rounded and conical shapes deflect snow, but flat, wide tops collect it. You may still need to tie up certain shrubs or arborvitae, but choosing plants that naturally grow in these shapes will ease this winter chore and reduce the chance...
Pruning shrubsregularly will keep them more healthy, will maintain a manageable size for them and will help them to producemore flowers. When it comes to trimming bushes, the most important factors to take into consideration are proper pruning techniques for shrubs and when to trim bushes. The ...
Fit around obstacles:Use a sharp blade orsod cutterto trim and shape the sod pieces to fit around trees, shrubs, flower beds, or other obstacles in your lawn. Ensure a snug fit for a seamless appearance. Butt the edges:Place each piece of sod tightly against its neighboring piece, elimina...
If major pruning is necessary, wait until the shrub has finished flowering to trim back stems to a pair of healthy buds, usingbypass pruners. This is not a shrub that always requires annual pruning. How to Prune Climbing Hydrangeas
When you’re ready to prune and shape your leylandii, here are a few tips to keep in mind: Start with the obvious problem areas, like dead and broken branches. Topping isn’t always necessary; don’t trim the top unless it needs it. ...
When to Prune Trees and Shrubs Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs Pruning Roses by Type Hybrid and Floribunda Roses These roses bloom more than once per season and generally bloom on new wood. In very early spring, the roses need a good clearing out and cutting back before they start...
Hundreds of types of plants throughout North America are susceptible to powdery mildew, a fungal disease characterized by patches of white or gray powder on the leaves. Plants, grass, trees and shrubs are all in danger of contracting powdery mildew, and
Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs, one of the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too!
Trim back bushes and tree limbs to reduce shady spots on the lawn, allowing more sunlight to reach the grass. Most fungi like dark environments and thrive in the shade, so more sunlight may stop them from growing. Clean up organic matter ...