Find out how and when to prune holly bushes of all types to keep them looking their best. Holly plants range from petite shrubs to lofty trees, and some are evergreen while others are deciduous.

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

One of the great things about junipers—along with the fact they’re usually ignored by deer—is how self-sufficient they are. Junipers practically set the gold standard for “plant ‘em and forget ‘em” ...

Now is the time to prune most trees and shrubs. Plants are dormant, and you can see more what to nip and save. When done correctly, pruning promotes healthy growth. Usually, I go over proper pruning ...

Question: I have two gorgeous, big burning bushes in my yard that are really, really in need of trimming. I don’t want to trim before they put on their autumn show, but I need to know when is the best ...

Fig trees grow quickly, and cutting them back drastically helps keep them at a manageable size. Learn how and when to prune ...

Picking fresh berries from the garden is always exciting, especially when you have put time and energy into looking after the plant. If you have a bush in your garden or are growing blueberries in ...

It’s that time of year: pruning time. For several reasons, late winter to early spring is the best time to tackle this task for many trees and shrubs: With leaves gone, it’s much easier to see the ...

Early spring is a great time to get the gardening season underway. March is the ideal time to prune trees and bushes. The branches are still bare, revealing the structure of the plant and making any ...

CORVALLIS – Moderate pruning of highbush blueberries done every year can make the difference between a mediocre and a bumper crop – and produce higher quality berries. Highbush blueberry, a native of ...