Across the front of my house, I have azaleas and gardenias that are 6 feet or so tall. I would like to trim them down to about 3 or 4 feet. Can this be done after their next bloom, and will they bloom ...

When considering how to prune azaleas, take into account that such pruning isn’t actually a necessity unless your bushes have outgrown their allotted space. You can prevent that by planting azaleas ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Azaleas Q: My azaleas have gotten lopsided, and I’d like to prune them into a better shape. When is the best time to do that? A: ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

Q: Even though I have had a frost, my Encore azaleas still have blooms on them. When do I prune them? I know you say to prune after flowering, but they aren't done yet. A : Encore azaleas bloom at ...

The next few weeks are some of the year’s best for pruning landscape plants – mainly woody-stemmed ones that already have bloomed for the year, as well as most needled evergreens. Spring-blooming ...

Azaleas produce clouds of vibrant blooms from spring to fall, but only if you stick to a pruning schedule that doesn't mess with the plant's natural cycles.

From perennials that need to be pruned in the fall to trees that need a light trim in the dead of winter, a gardener's pruning shears never get any rest. However, it can be a little dizzying trying to ...

Q: When and how should I prune azaleas? The plants are leggy and open. I’d like for them to be fuller. A: In pruning azaleas, it’s best to wait until the blooms have faded — but before July. Azaleas ...