6 plants to prune in February before it's too late

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...
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Skipped Pruning Your Butterfly Bush? Here’s How to Help It Bounce Back

Spring is the best time to prune butterfly bushes. Pruning in the late fall or winter leaves them susceptible to frost damage. Wait until the spring to do a hard prune (pruning it back to one foot ...
Richmond

Gardening Q&A: Tough privet can handle severe pruning -- if timed right

QUESTION: We have four overgrown privet bushes that we would like to murder! When can we cut them back to about 2 feet tall?
Grand Island Independent

The ins and outs of pruning of your trees, bushes

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are pruning guidelines that act as a starting point, which makes the job a bit easier. Choosing the correct tools will ensure ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

It's not when you prune, but how you prune plants

When is the best time to prune golden vicary privet and bridal wreath spirea? The privets are on the south side of the house and have had a rough summer the past couple of years. We have given them a ...