Spirea, or spiraea, are popular perennial shrubs with pretty blooms in spring and summer. They're generally low-maintenance, but now and again, these plants benefit from a prune. Spirea tend to get ...

Q. Even though there has been some snow already and it is freezing, can I prune a little princess spirea and another spirea now? A. Spirea can be pruned almost any time of the year. They bloom on new ...

Many shrubs benefit from pruning each year. We prune them to remove stray branches and suckers, keep the plants to a manageable size, and maintain an attractive shape. For some shrubs, pruning also ...

Q:Could I prune my spirea back now? They are so big, they are hanging over the sidewalk. A:This is not the best time to prune most shrubs and evergreens. When you prune plants you will stimulate these ...

After a long winter, there is an amazing amount of pruning to do. When to prune shrubs is determined by when they bloom. Shrubs that bloom in summer, anytime from June on, such as roses and hydrangeas ...

Lots of gardeners are intimidated by the very thought of pruning. It can be scary. For trees and shrubs that are grown for their flowers, consider when they bloom before deciding when to prune. Snip ...

As summer approaches, it’s time to finish pruning trees and shrubs that flowered in spring. “If you wait too long after they bloom, you’ll diminish next year’s flower display,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

One popular question among home gardeners is when and how do you prune your flowering shrubs? Although it can seem tempting to prune in late fall and early spring, the type of shrub you have ...