Q: I have recently planted a butterfly bush in my backyard and it's growing rapidly. When is the right time to prune it? It currently has beautiful flowers and is great for attracting butterflies, but ...

Q:All of our buddleias are infested with a little worm. It is smooth and white with a black head. It eats the flower buds from the inside out so that the flowers never form. Last year, we sprayed Bt ...

Pruning risks in May: Experts warn that heavy pruning during peak nesting season can damage active bird nests, which is illegal under UK law. Beyond No Mow May: Wildlife advocates say the campaign ...

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 ...

Why May matters: Warm, moist soil and active growth make this month ideal for dividing perennials, pruning, and planting to set up gardens for summer. Boost plant health: Dividing clumps of hostas, ...

Pruning plants in the landscape can be a daunting task. "How far back should they be pruned," "when should I prune" and "how do I prune" are frequent questions all county extension agents get. Pruning ...

This makes these buddleias suitable for use in smaller landscape settings, flowerbeds and even large containers. The compact growth habit also reduces the pruning needed to keep the plants under ...

Whilst many believe pruning season has drawn to a close as Britain moves towards spring, gardening specialists are warning otherwise. There's actually a brief window right now to tackle overgrown ...

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. A sweet spot between winter dormancy and spring growth, many trees and shrubs haven't started ...