Mimosa trees, also known as Persian silk trees, are fast-growing trees that require regular pruning. With its fragrant, puffy pink flowers from April to July and its feathery, fern-like foliage, this small to medium deciduous tree is an eye-catcher, which explains why it has been commonly planted in many parts of the United States where […]
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Crotons are one of the most popular houseplants thanks to their vividly patterned, multicolored leaves. But these tropical plants can be a little finicky, responding to problems with their care or conditions by suddenly dropping leaves. Pruning your croton plants is a good practice to keep your croton’s size contained, promote regrowth after leaf drop, […]
While winter may seem like an ideal time to prune wayward stems and trim bushes into tidier shapes, pruning certain shrubs in winter can damage delicate branches or remove flower buds and reduce blooming in spring. “Plants and trees do better if you prune them at a particular time that is favorable to their growth,” […]
When growing raspberry bushes, understanding the right techniques and the right time to prune helps you enjoy the most abundant, delicious harvest. However, when and how to prune raspberries depends on the variety you’re growing. Follow this expert-approved raspberry pruning guide to produce higher yields, control diseases and keep your bushes from looking untidy. Meet […]
Pruning is ideal for many plants in or before winter because they are dormant, so stress on the plant is minimal. However, not everything needs to be pruned. In many cases, it’s better to leave some plants unpruned. Learn about the hardy plants you don’t need to prune in winter—and why this is actually better for […]
The garden is quieter in the winter than in other seasons, but that doesn’t mean it can be ignored. Plants that look dead may really be dormant, and they should still be watered, mulched, and pruned. Plants you can prune in winter include deciduous trees, fruit trees, and a variety of bushes and flowers. Learn […]
Christmas cacti are known for their elegant, arcing foliage and vivid tropical blooms that appear in late fall or early winter. Along with Thanksgiving cacti and Easter cacti, they’re also very long-lived plants that have been known to survive for 100 years or more—so it’s no wonder that these plants need occasional pruning to look […]
Cutting plants back in winter can help certain trees, shrubs, and flowers grow back fuller and more vigorously in the spring. But not all garden plants should get this treatment in wintertime. In fact, some specimens—particularly those prized for flowers and even fruits—can be damaged by overzealous pruning during the cold months. Winter Garden Maintenance […]
Pothos is one of the easiest, hardiest houseplants to grow, but even a healthy specimen needs occasional pruning to help it look its best. Cutting back leggy stems is also an important step on a struggling plant’s road to recovery. Here’s how to prune this houseplant to keep it looking lush and full all year […]
