Q: I have two gardenia bushes that became huge this summer and definitely need to be cut way back. Is now a good time to cut them back? I don’t want to shock them but they’re right up against our ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Question. My gardenia shrubs put on a lot of growth during the summer. Can they be pruned at this time? Answer. Maybe some light grooming can be performed, but no heavy pruning at this time. Many ...

Question. Our camellia hedge is blooming nicely but is thin at the base. Should we cut it back when the blooming stops or wait until spring to do the pruning? Answer. Enjoy the blooms now and wait ...