Crape myrtles are also plants to never prune in September. This is because a trim now will encourage soft new growth to shoot ...

Tip prune and remove frost damaged branches in early summer on young plants.” — from "Southwestern Landscaping with Native Plants" (1987) Lilacs (Syringa species) ...

Fall pruning can lead to winter damage for some plants.

Hydrangea shrubs that bloom on new wood will grow buds this spring, so they can be pruned in late winter to early spring. Pruning during the growing season may risk cutting off flower buds.

Pruning promotes lusher growth and more flowers on shrubs when done at the right time of year. This is the best time to cut back shrubs, from evergreens to spring bloomers.

Learn how to prune this evergreen woody shrub/subshrub. Evergreen woody shrub/subshrub autumn sage (Salvia greggii) really benefits from late winter pruning, both for looks and long-term good ...

Recently, I wrote about selective pruning, an important maintenance practice used to remove broken, damaged and diseased branches from trees and shrubs. Selective pruning is used to improve their ...

When should I prune the bushes? It depends on the bush and especially if/when it blooms. Shrubs that bloom in spring (up to about mid-June) should be pruned after they flower.