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

Lilacs are popular flowering shrubs for their fragrant colorful blooms. Many gardeners wonder exactly how and when to prune lilacs. Birds & Blooms reader Ken Kuhnen of Machesney Park, Illinois ...

After many years working as a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to prune in July, for a thriving yard in the ...

Every seasoned gardener should know how to prune lilacs. These traditional bushes can produce some of the most stunning and scented blooms year after year. From purple, to white, to pink, the ...

Rejuvenation pruning is for old or overgrown lilac bushes that have been neglected, says Langelo. Neglected bushes are overgrown with dense stems, little growth at the bottom, and few blooms.

The common lilac is a tough, reliable shrub that may reach a height of 15 to 20 feet. Plants begin forming flower buds in fall, which overwinter then bloom in late spring, which makes pruning a ...

The lilacs are done blooming, and the clock is ticking if you’re planning to prune them. Most shrubs that flower in the spring, including lilacs, should be pruned shortly after they have ...

Lilacs need regular renewal pruning to thin them out and control their size. That means removing a couple of older stems every few years, Bachtell said, as well as removing dead wood.

Q: Can I still prune down lilacs and early flowering shrubs this year? — Matt from Poland A: Yes, you can, but if you want all of your flowers next year — don’t do it! Lilacs are a spring ...

WEBVTT A HIGH NEAR 80 ON MONDAY. LISA: CARRIE ENGEL FROM VALLEY VIEW FARMS IS HERE TO ANSWER YOUR PLANT AND GARDENING QUESTIONS. CA RRIE: THANK YOU. THESE BLOOM ALL SUMMER LONG. YOU CAN BRING THEM ...

Don’t prune your forsythia, lilac or mock orange yet. Anything you cut off now will result in that much less of a flower show this spring. Except for these and many other spring-flowering shrubs ...