The best time to prune rose of Sharon is in late winter or early spring. By pruning at this time, you avoid plant diseases and don't risk losing flower buds, which haven't formed yet. Rose of Sharon ...

The large size and vigorous growth of a rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) may inspire you to pick up a pair of garden pruners. Before you do, there are a few things to know about how and when to ...

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a stalwart in the garden. These long lived flowering shrubs may not be the showiest plants, but they are incredibly easy to grow and very robust. They are so ...

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Q.: What is the best time to trim boxwood and how much should be trimmed? Also, what about timing on trimming rose of Sharon? Don Hoenes, Union City A.: Assuming the boxwood is several years old and ...

While there are many trees in the garden that can be pruned as early as December, general practice dictates that pruning in January is optimal. That is because in January, you are almost guaranteed ...

The perennial question of when to prune depends on when your shrub blooms, and what your goals are - with special attention ...

As winter begins to transition into spring, many homeowners are starting to take a closer look at their landscaping. One of the most common seasonal tasks is pruning, which helps maintain healthy ...