17 Perennials to Prune in June For More Flowers – The “Chelsea Chop” Method
Every year, right around the last week of May, my Instagram feed fills up with garden design inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show that takes place in London. I don’t …
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15 Perennials That Benefit From a Summer Pruning
I first became aware of the necessity of pruning perennials in the summer when I came back from an early-July vacation to a wild garden that was quickly getting out …
Pruning Magnolia In Late Spring (& Propagating The Cuttings)
When it comes to pruning magnolias, my first piece of advice would be to ask yourself this question: Do I really NEED to? Not “Do I want to?” Or “Should …
How and When to Prune Your Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)
It’s time to prune my buddleia. Obviously, I want to document this gardening job for our readers as I’m doing it. But I have to admit that I get a …
How To Prune Lavender In Spring & Fall – Big Blooms & Fewer Woody Stems
As I’m writing this article, closely on the heels of the spring equinox, I’m looking out the window at my garden just starting to wake up from its slumber. One …
An Easy Guide to Pruning Roses in Spring (and When to Wait)
It seems like only yesterday I was writing an article on how to prepare your roses for the winter months. While at the same time, it also seems like this …
How & When To Prune Clematis (& How a Traffic Light Makes Pruning Easier)
If I had read clematis care advice before buying a single clematis plant, I would have surely abandoned the purchase altogether. While I am generally pretty savvy about deciphering plant …
15 Plants You Should Never Prune in Early Spring
I’m writing this article in early February and the countdown to spring is on. I can almost smell the change of seasons in the air. The days are getting noticeably …
How & When To Deadhead & Prune Your Climbing Hydrangea
As a gardener, I’m always on the lookout for more plants. Colorful plants. Boisterous plants. Plants that make you go WOW! But when it comes to hydrangeas, I’m partial to …
8 Plants You Should Never Prune in the Fall
An unexpectedly popular plant care series that we ran on Blooming Backyard was the one covering reasons why beloved plants don’t bloom. I say “unexpectedly” not because our readers were …
12 Perennials You Should Cut Back In Fall
Over the past decade, the advice on the best time to cut back perennials has been noticeably shifting. Thankfully, our increased awareness of the fact that we need to protect …
How & When To Prune Lilacs For Brilliant Blooms Every Year
Enchanted gardens with phenomenal lilac fragrance in spring. What better way to break the flower fast of winter? Knowing how and when to prune your lilacs will give you brilliant …
15 Perennials You Should Prune in Spring
In a gardening class I once took, the instructor compared the pruning of plants to cutting our hair. You can’t just let your hair grow forever, and at some point, …
9 Pruning Mistakes That Seriously Harm Your Plants
Pruning is an essential garden maintenance task. Most plants will need some kind of trim throughout their lifetime – shrubs and trees in particular. Some gardeners dread this time, others …
How & When To Prune Rosemary For Big, Bushy Plants
Rosemary is an herb garden staple. This reliable plant grows incredibly well in a wide range of conditions and can stand up to a bit of neglect, unlike some other …