A listener asks when to prune overgrown oakleaf hydrangeas, a native shrub prized for its oak-shaped leaves and fall color.

Fall pruning isn't for every shrub, but it's the key to lush blooms and healthy shaping for some. If you have these shrubs ...

Pruning is a crucial component of most shrub care. We spoke with experts about common shrubs that do best if pruned in the ...

Not all plants will benefit from a back-to-school season trim. If you've been pruning these plants in fall, you could be ...

Is the size of your snowball bush snowballing out of control? We can give you tips on how to cut it back without eliminating ...

While many shrubs in your garden are entering dormancy, November is actually the best time to prune a number of species to ...

There is something about the cool, fall weather that can make you eager to get out into your garden to tidy it up and prepare it for winter. From overseeding the lawn to dividing perennials, your fall ...

Answer: Hydrangea flowers can be dried and used for indoor arrangements and decorating. It is best to cut them when they are mature, or aged, on the shrub because fresh blooms tend to wilt and turn ...

Cutting back hydrangeas at the wrong time can affect the next season's blooms. Once new buds form, pruning can result in a ...

Frost damage is not always reversible, but your plant can bounce back. “Essentially, water has frozen in the plant's vascular ...

Some hydrangea varieties need good protection to survive the winter, whether they are grown in pots or directly in the garden ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...