From the ⅓ pruning rule to the 1 foot pruning rule, there are so many recommendations out there intended to help homeowners prune their hedges. However, there's one task you need to complete before ...

Keep formal hedges trim and looking smart with our easy pruning guide. A well-maintained hedge provides a good, smart boundary to a garden, but if left unchecked, a hedge can soon lose its shape and ...

Hedges are a row of plants that merge into a solid linear mass. They have served gardeners for hundreds of years as screens, fences, walls and edging. A well-shaped hedge is no accident. It must be ...

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In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early blossoms are visible. However, this month is also crucial for pruning hedges ...

Summer is drawing to a close which means there’s little time left to complete some essential pruning on deciduous and evergreen hedges. While it may seem like a time-consuming task, ...

Hedges should be trimmed now to avoid leggy growth, but one common pruning mistake could result in gardeners facing dire fines. Hedges will benefit if trimmed during their growing season in June as ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on roses, Christmas cactuses, Meyer lemons, crape myrtles, Spanish moss, viburnum hedges and lawn care ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. February is a good time to prune some shrubs in the garden. Photo: Getty Images / triocean February brings the first signs of ...