Hard pruning is best done keeping the natural growth cycle of azaleas in mind. The main growing season for azaleas is spring through early summer, March/April through May. Pruning hard just before or ...

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

Pruning certain shrubs in the fall encourages new growth that winter temperatures will damage and, for many shrubs, reduces blooms for the next season. Learn why fall is the worst time to prune most ...

Lightly pruning rhododendrons and azaleas in the fall will ensure they remain healthy and in good shape. Focus on removing any dead or diseased branches – they're easy to spot by their lack of leaves ...

Ekholm suggests not cutting back cardinal flowers. “Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) is also an excellent choice to leave up for the winter as it is a short-lived perennial that benefits from ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about crinum lilies, herbs, pineapple, citrus, viburnum, azaleas and yesterday-today-and-tomorrow shrubs ...

Before stowing your gardening gloves, discover how mulching in fall can benefit the soil and help plants better handle winter for enhanced health come spring.