Southern summers are so hot they can cause distress for a sleeping hound dog under the porch, your Mama, and your shrubs. Why ...

Most plants need pruning in winter or spring, but these popular perennials need a midsummer trim if they're to flower and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Willowpix / Getty Images Burning bush is generally a low-maintenance deciduous landscape shrub but it can grow vigorously. If ...

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Butterfly bushes are hugely popular in the South for many reasons. They’re easy to grow and bloom all summer long in shades of pink, purple, white, and magenta. Of course, they also provide ...

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 ...

Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden. Prune out water sprouts — vigorous shoots on the inside of a ...

Pruning at the right time encourages healthier growth and better blooms, but hot weather could do more harm than good ...

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A gardener who owns 15 lavender plants swears by one simple summer pruning trick to encourage a second flush of blooms – and ...