Hard pruning is best done keeping the natural growth cycle of azaleas in mind. The main growing season for azaleas is spring ...

There are many reasons to find out about pruning azaleas. It could be that your shrub is dominating the space it's planted in and needs to be controlled. Maybe your azalea doesn't look that healthy so ...

Lightly pruning rhododendrons and azaleas in the fall will ensure they remain healthy and in good shape. Focus on removing any dead or diseased branches – they're easy to spot by their lack of leaves ...

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 ...

Winter is usually the ideal slow time in the yard or garden to cut things back and tidy up. But pruning certain plants when it's cold can actually harm them.

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 ...

Can mulching leaves into lawns cause problems? Ted in Glyndon writes: “Does mulching leaves into the lawn in the fall hurt the grass or help it? I worry that it might be bad for three reasons: adding ...

Q: I am in my second season with eight Encore azaleas. They did well last year but only recently bloomed very well. I am not well versed in the care of these and am seeking info as to the pruning ...

Question. Rose bushes in our yard are tall, with few leaves and blooms. When should I do the trimming and how much? Answer. Just about a week away, mid-February is considered the best time to perform ...

Q. My oleander shrubs are overgrown. When and how severely can they be pruned? A. The best time to prune oleanders is late winter just before new growth occurs (late February to early March).