Some of these plants flower on old wood, so pruning in October will ruin next year's blooms. Others may suffer from damage or ...

Fall pruning puts spring flowers at risk.

Put down the pruners! It's best to leave these plants alone in fall. Here are 5 plants you should never cut back in October.

Knowing which plants to prune in October helps keep a garden tidy in fall and protects plants from harm. Here, we reveal seven plants to trim this month.

Getting the timing right is half the battle when it comes to pruning flowering shrubs. Prune at the wrong time, and you'll lop off developing flower buds. Or prune too late in the growing season, and ...

Avoid heavily pruning non-flowering evergreens in the fall, as new growth can be damaged by cold weather. The best time to ...

September can feel like the perfect month to grab the pruners. Summer heat starts easing, the garden looks a little shaggy, and suddenly every overgrown shrub seems to be whispering, “Give me a ...

Question: I didn’t get around to trimming my overgrown shrubs last fall. Should I prune them now or should I wait until later? I plan to use my new power clippers. Answer: The normal growth cycle for ...

Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment. And it’s good for your shrubs too. “Most shrubs are dormant in winter, so it’s a good time ...

Question: Is it all right to prune all my shrubs and trees now, or should I wait until later for some of them? Answer: Most pruning work can be done safely now, but there is one job that should be ...

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, ...