Otherwise, he says, you'll eliminate the flowers they might bear. Focus on pruning the shrub's tender, new growth once every spring, he adds, because the best blooms and foundation come from the older, stronger branches. Finally, prune ornamental and fruit trees, as well as shrubs, during their dormant seasons in order to prevent disease and insect problems. Wideman says most gardeners prune woody plants when they're dormant because they're less vulnerable when cut. Find information about a variety of trees.
Spring is here.
The sooner you start regular weeding, the faster you'll get your weeds under control . And be certain to pull annual weeds before they set seed, or you'll have more to pull next year. Let us know. Powered by Dell Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . All rights reserved.