Blueberry bushes need pruning to encourage new growth that produces bigger fruit. Follow these tips for removing old, weak, or dead canes for a healthy plant.

Q: Can I trim and shape my globe evergreen bushes and if so, can I do it this spring? They’ve been in place a number of years and do have dead branches inside. What would you suggest for trimming back ...

Pruning blueberry bushes can be tricky since different plants have different needs, but here's one thing you need to know ...

Q: I purchased a house this past summer with several rose bushes in the backyard. I know it’s time to prune them, but I’m intimidated by the idea of pruning them. Can you tell me how to get started ...

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...

Recently, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

According to an old saying, if you’ve properly pruned your shrubs, they shouldn’t look pruned. That’s sage advice — unless, of course, you’re pruning shrubs to look like Donald Duck at Disney World.

Do yourself and your shrubs some good by getting outside to prune them in midwinter. “This time of year, when shrubs and small trees are dormant, is an easy time to prune them,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Hey gardeners! Valentine’s day is close at hand…and so is spring! The weather has moderated a bit and become a little more spring-like and who knows, maybe our final round of cold weather has passed.

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree ...