Could you let me know the latest sasanqua shrubs can be trimmed to assure blooms? I thought till the end of July, like azaleas, but I’m not sure. — Jeanne Garman Major pruning to sasanquas (Camellia ...

Pruning trees and shrubs is the most recurring question for most home gardeners. Weather change is the spark igniting this interest, whether light trimming or heavy pruning. The answer to when the ...

When I’m out and about, pruning advice seems to be the most recurring inquiry from many homeowners. It’s the change of seasons or weather conditions that sparks interest in pruning, whether it’s a ...

Q: I have a camellia that needs pruning, but I need to know when. It blooms in the fall, then immediately stops. In the spring, it puts out profuse growth. — Betty Roper, email A: The best time to ...

Many shrubs benefit from pruning each year. We prune them to remove stray branches and suckers, keep the plants to a manageable size, and maintain an attractive shape. For some shrubs, pruning also ...

Questions are coming into the office about pruning, so let’s look at that this week. First of all, why do we prune trees and shrubs? For several reasons, really. Pruning controls the size of a tree or ...

LITTLE ROCK — QIn a recent article, you said you actually liked moss. Parts of my yard like moss also. Can you give me anyadvice on how to encourage more moss to grow and prosper since all other ...

Now is a great time to prune Japanese maples. Branches and limbs are easy to see. Try to reduce the size of the tree without changing the shape by pruning just a little bit to start. Use loppers or ...

Trivia: Autumn Moon is a locally grown chance seedling of Camellia sasanqua. Owner and Virginia Camellia Society member Arthur Kirk registered it with the American Camellia Society in 1999. It was ...