It's important to know how to prune buddleia, and when to do it, to keep this vigorous shrub under control. Failing to do so can result in this popular and hardy plant becoming a little unruly.

Pruning deciduous or flowering shrubs is a crucial aspect of their seasonal care, and timing is everything. Most shrubs should be pruned in February and March—and even too late into March can result ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person pruning a butterfly bush - Thijs de Graaf/Shutterstock Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are known as one of the best ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning plants while they are dormant reduces stress and encourages healthy growth. (Getty Images) Along with mowing the lawn at ...

A closeup of shears pruning a shrub - Qnata/Getty Images November is the sweet spot to prune many of your favorite shrubs around the yard. With temperatures steadily dropping and perennials ...

February is a busy month in the garden for me. I dress up warm and out the door I go on a sunny day. I am either planting trees or shrubs, dividing snowdrops or pruning. Pruning may not be the most ...