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

Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...

Q. Please tell me when to cut my hibiscus back. Some are 7 feet tall and still blooming on top. Tell me how low to cut them back. -- E.N., Houston A. I assume your plants are in beds. Since it's so ...

What to Prune in June (and What to Leave Alone) originally appeared on Dengarden. Pruning is a common gardening practice where cutting away certain parts of a plant, such as its branches, buds or ...

Recent freezes have resulted in many people questioning whether to prune or not to prune cold-damaged plants. The short answer is — wait. We’ve just had a run of freezing temperatures, but winter’s ...