Can you prune hydrangeas in February? If you've caught yourself wondering this, you're not alone; it's a question on many a ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...

These perennial showstoppers need a good pruning now, more than ever, to ensure they come back with a riot of colour when the sunshine returns. Get in there before your hydrangeas wake fully from ...

Gardening experts on the Hydrangeas in the UK Facebook page advised against February pruning, suggesting it's too early for such garden jobs. Instead, they're all about deadheading right now ...

Climbing hydrangeas are the exception to this rule – they are pruned in summer, after flowering. Pruning prevents hydrangeas becoming woody and congested, and channels the plants' energy into ...

Hardier shrubs such as late blooming spireas and smooth (snowball) hydrangeas should be pruned to the first pair of buds above the ground. After the initial pruning at planting, hedges need to be ...

How and when you prune lavender may vary depending on the type you're growing. English lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia) ...

Pruning during this time encourages strong new growth, improves the overall shape of the shrub, and helps prevent disease. When done correctly, pruning also prevents overcrowding and allows air ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of Ti plants, palm trees, broccoli, petunias, tomatoes, crape ...