If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.

Winter pruning keeps Russian sage compact and preps it for better blooms next summer. Cut stems between 8–18 inches during dormancy to spark fresh growth and keep it neat. Pruning boosts flowers, ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

‘Hot lips’ salvia in Los Lunas in May 2020. Last month I presented “Pruning Galore” for our monthly “Ready, Set, GROW!” gardening webinar series. I planned to focus on more specific pruning questions ...

It seems like each year, as our trees are losing their leaves and the flowers are turning brown, we are asked about whether now is a good time to prune plants. The answer is yes and no… it depends on ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

Just because the growing season is coming to an end doesn’t mean that your work in the garden is through. Many plants, trees, and shrubs require pruning during different times of the year so that they ...

The first week of February is all about forsythia and pruning. Forsythia is the bright yellow shrub ready to burst into blooms and you can prune it now to force the flowers into an early show indoors.