As well as enjoying the fruits of your labour from earlier in the year – whether it’s picking home-grown veggies or admiring perennials in full bloom – time spent in the garden during July is largely ...

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before ...

Pruning helps to stimulate healthy, vigorous growth for the coming season and keeps your plants strong and productive. Removing any dead, damaged, or diseased wood improves air circulation and light ...

It's a good time to prune many dormant trees and shrubs. However, knowing exactly how, what and when to prune can be bewildering. For instance, some plants shouldn't be cut now because flower buds ...