Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pruning red azalea with secateurs There are many reasons to find out about pruning azaleas. It could be that your shrub is ...

Some types of azaleas don't require pruning, but others need it to improve airflow and encourage growth. Prune azaleas right after they bloom in the spring to avoid removing the flower buds that grow ...

Mounds of red, pink, and white azaleas explode every spring, beautifying your yard and giving you great satisfaction for properly taking care of the shrubs throughout the year. Fortunately, once ...

While autumn is a time when gardeners start preparing their plants for winter, not all plants require pruning at this time of year — and there are plenty of plants you don't want to prune in the fall.

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color to ...

The ubiquitous azalea bush often outgrows its allotted space. Some hybrids can reach eight feet high or more and as much in width after a few years. Fortunately, this is a shrub that is easy to prune, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. When is the best time to pick my oranges? I have about 60 this year on two ...

When a gardener is anxious to get started in the spring garden, a task commonly undertaken is pruning. Most trees and shrubs benefit from annual pruning because pruning has a major influence on a ...

Question: I have mature azaleas which are about finished blooming. When should I prune them? Answer: Immediately after flowering is the best time to do the needed pruning. This timely pruning allows ...