Question: My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to prune? Answer: Yes, ...

There are several reasons for reducing the size or shape of plants. The key is to know which plants will tolerate abuse and still look good, and which ones to leave alone. If you want a hedge, which ...

Shrubs bring diversity in size, shape, and foliage, transforming a plain backyard into a vibrant showpiece. These hardy plants fill in garden beds and support foundation plantings, adding to the charm ...

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I have had a number of questions on shrub pruning recently. Most often, when people think of shrub pruning, they envision hedging them with shears to conform to a shape they find desirable. If your ...

Question: My landscaper prunes my shrubs every year about this time. I don’t like the way he prunes. My spring blooming shrubs have very few flowers. My neighbors have the same shrubs with lots of ...

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

My landscaper prunes my shrubs every year about this time. I don’t like the way he prunes. My spring blooming shrubs have very few flowers. My neighbors have the same shrubs with lots of bloom. Also, ...

I recently bought a house that has shrubs sheared flat next to the sidewalk and lawn. They have also been pruned flat on top. I love my house but hate these ugly shrubs. Is there anyway I can prune to ...

Pruning evergreen shrubs in their natural shape helps keep the plant healthy and attractive. Adele L. Wilcoxen Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Late spring is an excellent time to prune ...