I am tired of pruning my overgrown barberry and Spirea shrubs in my front landscape. What would you suggest for replacement shrubs that will stay under 4 feet without pruning and keep their leaves all ...

I am often asked, ‘When is the best time to prune shrubs?’ My first tip is to choose shrubs that don’t need frequent pruning. Select dwarf shrubs for around the home that grow to about three to four ...

A: Prune it before it blooms this spring; otherwise, there’ll be no berries. For a full look, prune the stems at different heights. Select about a fourth of the stems throughout the clump, and cut ...

Cold winter weather causes changes in the foliage of many evergreen plants, including making them express new colors. For instance, Japanese cleyera produces rich, velvety burgundy foliage along with ...

Pruning is a science and an art. The science part is easy: simply take time to study it. The art comes with experimentation, observation and experience. Some plants do great without much pruning while ...

I recently bought a house that has shrubs sheared flat next to the sidewalk and lawn. They have also been pruned flat on top. I love my house but hate these ugly shrubs. Is there anyway I can prune to ...

I need to prune down my tall nandina, but don’t want to lose berries for next winter’s holiday decorating. How do I do that? Nandina requires a bit more thought these days. Nandina berries are highly ...

Pruning plants in the landscape can be a daunting task. "How far back should they be pruned," "when should I prune" and "how do I prune" are frequent questions all county extension agents get. Pruning ...

Nandina produces fruits, but many of the new dwarf introductions are sterile and fruitless. Q: I'm confused about whether to plant nandinas or not. Some articles say it's a good, tough and colorful ...