Richmond

Gardening Q&A: Tough privet can handle severe pruning -- if timed right

QUESTION: We have four overgrown privet bushes that we would like to murder! When can we cut them back to about 2 feet tall? ANSWER: All the way back to 2 feet might be a little too aggressive. I ...
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Skipped Pruning Your Butterfly Bush? Here’s How to Help It Bounce Back

Spring is the best time to prune butterfly bushes. Pruning in the late fall or winter leaves them susceptible to frost damage. Wait until the spring to do a hard prune (pruning it back to one foot ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

It's not when you prune, but how you prune plants

When is the best time to prune golden vicary privet and bridal wreath spirea? The privets are on the south side of the house and have had a rough summer the past couple of years. We have given them a ...
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Should You Prune Your Bushes During a Dry Spell? We Asked Gardeners and They All Agreed

Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before ...
Grand Island Independent

The ins and outs of pruning of your trees, bushes

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are pruning guidelines that act as a starting point, which makes the job a bit easier. Choosing the correct tools will ensure ...
Richmond

Gardening Q&A: Tough privet can handle severe pruning -- if timed right

QUESTION: We have four overgrown privet bushes that we would like to murder! When can we cut them back to about 2 feet tall?