Prune lilacs annually once the shrub is mature. ... They come in various sizes, from 3-foot-tall dwarf shrubs to sprawling trees that reach 25 feet tall. However, ...

Some lilacs have the appearance of trees with a single thick stem, and grow to heights of up to 25 feet. These too can be pruned to about 8 inches off the ground if necessary for a fresh start.

Wait for maturity to prune: There is no need to prune lilacs at a young age. Langelo recommends waiting until the shrub reaches about 6 to 8 feet tall to prune.

As far as summer perennials go, catmint is at the top of horticulturist Christine Froehlich’s list for pruning. "The number ...

To keep your lilacs looking their best, they need to be pruned, fertilized and shaped almost every year, soon after they are done blooming in the late spring. Don’t wait too long, as next year ...

Today’s column complements last week’s principles with information on when to prune specific kinds of flowering trees and shrubs. Several years ago a gardener asked for help with a lilac ...

Question: On my young shade tree, two branches suddenly zoomed up that are taller than the rest. Should I cut them back to the same height as the others? Answer: Your tree has produced two leaders.

Expert offers tips to shape the biggest plants in your yard While much gardening activity slows in winter, these are the perfect months to tend to the biggest plants in your garden — your trees ...

Shrubs to prune mid-June or later (when they’re done blooming): • Forsythia • Lilac • Viburnum • Mock-orange • Hydrangea A cut above Basic pruning involves giving the tree a good once ...

Pruning individual types of trees varies, too, so do some research before you prune. If you want to learn how to prune and graft fruit trees, mark your calendars for March 31 and April 1.