pruning hydrangeas

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Proper Pruning in Winter Part Three

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Proper Pruning in Winter Part Three

I am back once more to help you continue down the road to pruning success this week with episode three.   Most things work best as a trilogy, right?  I am sure that all of your eager gardening minds are ready for more this week as we keep this momentum going.  Up next is a focus on types of buds, which will…

Last Chance To Prune Spring Flowering Shrubs And Perennials

As we move through the end of May it becomes imperative that any pruning (think shaping and also about next year’s flower production) of spring flowering shrubs, like Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Lilacs, and Forsythias, needs to be done NOW. The rule is simple: “Prune after bloom”…

February Is "Prunuary"

February Is "Prunuary"

There are lots of tasks we could dwell on for the month of February, including nipping weeds in the bud, planting early blooming perennials, controlling moss in the lawn, and general clean up of any left over debris from winter. But by far, the most important task of all is pruning. I do the vast majority of my pruning in the month of February, so let’s drill down to some specifics…

It's Time To Prune The Hydrangeas

It's Time To Prune The Hydrangeas

Of all the classes that we offer here at the nursery, pruning is always the most popular. And, of all the different types of plants that need to be pruned, hydrangeas are probably the most confusing. Hopefully, I can help clear the air on how to properly prune these extremely popular shrubs….