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1 . What is the best time to prune oleanders, have some well established and usually do in January but they don't seem to flower too much during the year.
Oleanders bloom on new wood and can be pruned at almost any time of year. If they are overgrown, they can even be cut back almost to ground level. Avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote v...
2 . When do I prune my calla lilies and how far back do I cut them? I live on the central coast of CA.
The only pruning needed for calla lilies is to cut off faded flower stalks (and their developing seed pods). Also remove dead foliage as it develops.
3 . I recently bought "fall mums" when the flowers are dead I have been cutting them off at an angle is this ok and will it promote more flowers to bloom?
Hi, Thanks for writing. At this point in the season, it's unlikely your mums will be able to put out a second flush of blooms. But they might if you have an especially long, mild fall. ---Justin...
4 . Both my hydrangea and lilac bushes had only a few blooms but lots of foliage. Can I prune them now - in September?
Hi, Thanks for writing. The best time to prune both of these shrubs is in early summer, right after they finish blooming. The plants have already made next year's flower buds, so if you prune them ...
5 . I planted an orange tree 5 yrs ago and I have yet to have any oranges I get flowers no fruit its time to prune but I don't know how or when or what fertilizer to use I have tried everything but I must be doing something wrong what is the right way to treat an orange tree Thanks Linda
Orange trees need very little pruning. They may occasionally need some thinning or shaping, but usually can get by with little or no pruning. A 5-year-old tree should get about a half pound of nitroge...
6 . Do I need to cut back hydrangea plants? If so, when is the best time?
Hi Do not prune hydrangeas at this time. The only time you should prune them is in early to mid-summer, right after their flowers fade. If you prune now, you will most likely remove the embryonic flo...
7 . I have 2 goldmound spireas, when is the best time to prune them. Can I do it now or should I wait until spring?I live in Ohio. Thank you
Hi The best time to prune them is right after they flower, which has passed now. If you don't care about flowers, the best time to prune is during the winter when the plants are dormant. Otherwise, f...
8 . Hi I live in the western suburban of Chicago and have Shasta and black eyed Susan daisys. When do I need to cut them back? Do I cut them level with the ground? Do I but a cone over them to protect them for the Winter or not? They are looking terrific and still flowering in mid November? Am I doing something wrong? Eventually I wan them to cover the entire front garden so I am sprinkling the seed tops. Do you have anyu other suggestions for me. What would grow well wit
Hi You can leave both plants alone till spring if you like. Or, after a freeze kills this year's foliage, you can prune then. It's really up to you. A lot of folks like the look of the old flower hea...
9 . when is the right time to top out trees? Our trees have grown so fast they don't seem to have the branches with thick leaves that blocked sun and provided shade for us, the limbs are of good size but there no thickness to fill in the empty spots. someone suggested that we have the trees topped cutting the limbs way back so new growth would be thick and renew the shade again? could this be what I need to do? thank you
There is NEVER a good time to top trees. Doing so sets them up for a lifetime of disease and constant maintenance. If you would like to have your trees trimmed to thicken the branches, you may have th...
10 . mom has centruy plant growing in front yard, it is mid-novenber and plant has rack of blooms. need to know how long they last, should they be pruned off or the whole stalk with blooms pruned off as there will be an unsightly area of the plant left when the blooms/blossoms are out of season.
Hi Well how long the blooms last depends entirely on the weather. But, overall, these flowers can last for several weeks. It just depends on wind, moisture, etc. Wait till the entire stalk has finish...
11 . How do I care for my old crowded out lilac bush?
Hi If you want to rejuvenate an old lilac, you can cut it back to promote new growth and you can remove old, dead growth at the same time. The best time to prune is right after the flowers fade in th...
12 . Hi, I have a mandavilla and a hibiscas I would love to save over the winter. I live in Pa. Could you tell me how far to trim them back for the winter. Also do they need as much water and sun as in the summer. Thank You, Stephanie P.S. The hibiscas is the type where all the flowers and leaves are on the top of the plant(patio version)
Hi, Thanks for writing. You can bring both mandevilla and hibiscus inside --- both like a very bright spot. Let the soil dry between waterings --- it's better to keep them a little too dry than too...
13 . I am a landscaper and some people say trim or prune hydrangia halfway down some say to ground some say not at all ??Which is correct! how do you cut them back??TWIN-CITIES GREEN TEAM LLC
Hi Well as you probably know, there are many varieties of hydrangea so it varies a little depending on what variety you have. Basically, the best time to prune all hydrangeas is in the mid-summer rig...
14 . My Bluebeard was planted this summer and is doing well. It's almost 4 feet across! Should I cut it back now or wait until spring? Thank you.
It would be best to wait until spring to cut back your caryopteris. At that time you'll be able to tell how much dieback the plant has over winter.
15 . When is the best time to prune or cut back heather plants. I live in Pennsylvania.
Hi In your climate, early spring is the best time to prune heathers. In most parts of the country fall/winter is the best time, but in climates like yours it's best to wait a bit longer to prevent st...
Pruning
1 . What is the best time to prune oleanders, have some well established and usually do in January but they don't seem to flower too much during the year.
Oleanders bloom on new wood and can be pruned at almost any time of year. If they are overgrown, they can even be cut back almost to ground level. Avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote v...
2 . When do I prune my calla lilies and how far back do I cut them? I live on the central coast of CA.
The only pruning needed for calla lilies is to cut off faded flower stalks (and their developing seed pods). Also remove dead foliage as it develops.
3 . I recently bought "fall mums" when the flowers are dead I have been cutting them off at an angle is this ok and will it promote more flowers to bloom?
Hi, Thanks for writing. At this point in the season, it's unlikely your mums will be able to put out a second flush of blooms. But they might if you have an especially long, mild fall. ---Justin...
4 . Both my hydrangea and lilac bushes had only a few blooms but lots of foliage. Can I prune them now - in September?
Hi, Thanks for writing. The best time to prune both of these shrubs is in early summer, right after they finish blooming. The plants have already made next year's flower buds, so if you prune them ...
5 . I planted an orange tree 5 yrs ago and I have yet to have any oranges I get flowers no fruit its time to prune but I don't know how or when or what fertilizer to use I have tried everything but I must be doing something wrong what is the right way to treat an orange tree Thanks Linda
Orange trees need very little pruning. They may occasionally need some thinning or shaping, but usually can get by with little or no pruning. A 5-year-old tree should get about a half pound of nitroge...
6 . Do I need to cut back hydrangea plants? If so, when is the best time?
Hi Do not prune hydrangeas at this time. The only time you should prune them is in early to mid-summer, right after their flowers fade. If you prune now, you will most likely remove the embryonic flo...
7 . I have 2 goldmound spireas, when is the best time to prune them. Can I do it now or should I wait until spring?I live in Ohio. Thank you
Hi The best time to prune them is right after they flower, which has passed now. If you don't care about flowers, the best time to prune is during the winter when the plants are dormant. Otherwise, f...
8 . Hi I live in the western suburban of Chicago and have Shasta and black eyed Susan daisys. When do I need to cut them back? Do I cut them level with the ground? Do I but a cone over them to protect them for the Winter or not? They are looking terrific and still flowering in mid November? Am I doing something wrong? Eventually I wan them to cover the entire front garden so I am sprinkling the seed tops. Do you have anyu other suggestions for me. What would grow well wit
Hi You can leave both plants alone till spring if you like. Or, after a freeze kills this year's foliage, you can prune then. It's really up to you. A lot of folks like the look of the old flower hea...
9 . when is the right time to top out trees? Our trees have grown so fast they don't seem to have the branches with thick leaves that blocked sun and provided shade for us, the limbs are of good size but there no thickness to fill in the empty spots. someone suggested that we have the trees topped cutting the limbs way back so new growth would be thick and renew the shade again? could this be what I need to do? thank you
There is NEVER a good time to top trees. Doing so sets them up for a lifetime of disease and constant maintenance. If you would like to have your trees trimmed to thicken the branches, you may have th...
10 . mom has centruy plant growing in front yard, it is mid-novenber and plant has rack of blooms. need to know how long they last, should they be pruned off or the whole stalk with blooms pruned off as there will be an unsightly area of the plant left when the blooms/blossoms are out of season.
Hi Well how long the blooms last depends entirely on the weather. But, overall, these flowers can last for several weeks. It just depends on wind, moisture, etc. Wait till the entire stalk has finish...
11 . How do I care for my old crowded out lilac bush?
Hi If you want to rejuvenate an old lilac, you can cut it back to promote new growth and you can remove old, dead growth at the same time. The best time to prune is right after the flowers fade in th...
12 . Hi, I have a mandavilla and a hibiscas I would love to save over the winter. I live in Pa. Could you tell me how far to trim them back for the winter. Also do they need as much water and sun as in the summer. Thank You, Stephanie P.S. The hibiscas is the type where all the flowers and leaves are on the top of the plant(patio version)
Hi, Thanks for writing. You can bring both mandevilla and hibiscus inside --- both like a very bright spot. Let the soil dry between waterings --- it's better to keep them a little too dry than too...
13 . I am a landscaper and some people say trim or prune hydrangia halfway down some say to ground some say not at all ??Which is correct! how do you cut them back??TWIN-CITIES GREEN TEAM LLC
Hi Well as you probably know, there are many varieties of hydrangea so it varies a little depending on what variety you have. Basically, the best time to prune all hydrangeas is in the mid-summer rig...
14 . My Bluebeard was planted this summer and is doing well. It's almost 4 feet across! Should I cut it back now or wait until spring? Thank you.
It would be best to wait until spring to cut back your caryopteris. At that time you'll be able to tell how much dieback the plant has over winter.
15 . When is the best time to prune or cut back heather plants. I live in Pennsylvania.
Hi In your climate, early spring is the best time to prune heathers. In most parts of the country fall/winter is the best time, but in climates like yours it's best to wait a bit longer to prevent st...
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