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 ...

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 ...

Q: I have a butterfly bush (Buddleia)in the herb garden that is now over 15 feet tall. The weight alone is probably going to damage the bush, so should I just close my eyes and cut it back to a ...

The start of spring signals the beginning of the gardening calendar for many Britons. Warmer weather, longer days and stable temperatures give plants the opportunity to thrive in gardens. However, in ...

April is the month when gardeners will see their gardens burst into life as the warmer weather and sunshine sees new flowers and trees start to bud. But it's also the time to take action for those ...

Q: When should I prune a butterfly bush? And how do I go about it? A: Here’s a general rule for pruning shrubs: If the shrub bears blossoms on new growth made just before flowering in late spring and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spring in Colorado is grand if you’re OK with switching between a heavy jacket and a tank top. We never complain about spring rain or even snow since all ...

Pruning throughout the year is an essential gardening task as it can help encourage fresh growth and even a second round of blooms. The objective is to eliminate dead, diseased, and damaged branches ...