When an ornamental shrub is pruned, the end result shouldn’t be obvious. The end result, just like a good haircut, should be a plant growing in its natural form. Pruning plants this way is a lot less ...

Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some plants ...

Dear Neil: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. It's best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will have the ...

Q. My oleander shrubs are overgrown. When and how severely can they be pruned? A. The best time to prune oleanders is late winter just before new growth occurs (late February to early March).

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Q • I have a large oleander growing in a 12-inch pot. It has lost a lot of leaves over ...

A: In general, it is good to allow plants to achieve their natural form. Oleanders are tough enough to allow pruning them into informal hedges and small trees. Pruning should begin while they are ...