Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pruning red azalea with secateurs There are many reasons to find out about pruning azaleas. It could be that your shrub is ...

Some types of azaleas don't require pruning, but others need it to improve airflow and encourage growth. Prune azaleas right after they bloom in the spring to avoid removing the flower buds that grow ...

Prune azaleas immediately after blooming to protect the following year's flower buds. Deciduous azaleas need minimal pruning unless branches are damaged or diseased, while evergreen types respond to ...

Coneflower plants ( Echinacea spp .) typically don't require pruning. However, if you prefer a tidy garden, wait until spring ...

While autumn is a time when gardeners start preparing their plants for winter, not all plants require pruning at this time of year — and there are plenty of plants you don't want to prune in the fall.

The ubiquitous azalea bush often outgrows its allotted space. Some hybrids can reach eight feet high or more and as much in width after a few years. Fortunately, this is a shrub that is easy to prune, ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

Mike will appear on Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Capital Home & Remodel Show at the Dulles Expo Canter in Chantilly, Virginia. Terry in North Potomac writes: “Is now a good time to cut ...

Fall has arrived and there’s still plenty to do in the garden. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Perhaps your azaleas have grown too tall or wide for the landscape. If you ever thought of giving them a trimming now is the time. If you wait much longer flower buds forming for next spring might be ...

It has been a productive spring; the azaleas and roses are having a flush year. Properly maintained plants overflowed with colorful blooms. As April and the beloved azalea flowers fade, we are given ...