Pruning is an integral part of growing healthy plants. However, pruning mistakes can be very detrimental, introducing shock or infection to an otherwise thriving shrub, tree, or flower.

Knowing how to prune is one thing—different plants will require different approaches, but a great pair of pruning shears is a good place to start—but knowing when to prune is equally important.

Pruning is an essential task for any seasoned gardener. To prune means to cut back certain parts of a plant like the branches, buds and old flowers in order to stimulate growth and improve its ...

As the backbone of any garden, it is essential to keep shrubs in good condition through regular pruning. This will improve a plant's shape, as well as encourage flowers and fruits. Shrubs create ...

Many plants living in our gardens are in need of pruning in early spring. It promotes the growth of new flowers and tames the shape of certain shrubs and bushes. But before you get the shears or ...

As a ‘park keeper’ the children explore Percy’s work-actions: unlocking gates, mending fences, planting plants, pruning trees, mowing grass, sweeping paths and fetching ropes to rescue a ...

Gardening expert Adam Frost said that April, the shoulder season of spring, is when gardeners should prune trees and certain types of plants too. READ MORE: 'Amazing' Tower air fryer that 'saves ...

Spring has sprung, so it's time for many of us to get back into the garden with our pruning shears - but where to start? Gardening expert Morris Hankinson has highlighted four specific plants that ...