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 ...

Question: Our gardenia bush has grown tall and wide. When is the best time to do needed pruning and how much can I remove? Answer: Enjoy the paper-white early displays of fragrant blooms from your ...

Question: I have a large gardenia bush that needs trimming. When is the best time to reduce the height and width? Answer: Major pruning for gardenia shrubs is usually after the spring bloom of around ...

After our colder winter months, it’s time to start thinking about pruning the shrubs in the yard and remove any cold damage.

Gardeners are in a pruning state of mind, so today I answer questions some readers sent after my pruning column a couple Sundays ago. Q: I have three pampas grass plants that stand about 5 feet and 2 ...

Q:I have a mystery gardenia bush that has gotten leggy. How far should I cut it back, and when should I do it? I plan on moving it, so should I cut it back before or after I move it? I would ...