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Prune these plants in July before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs you must trim now before the midsummer pruning window ends

I’ve pruned a lot of plants in my time as a gardener. Some I had to tackle from atop a wobbly ladder, and at least once I had to take shears with me in a cherry picker, to confront a rather ...
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This Low-Maintenance Plant Will Make Your Garden a Lush and Fragrant Haven

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Honeysuckle is a fast-growing vining plant that can cover a trellis or garden arbor with shiny green ...
Columbus Dispatch

Native Plant: Northern bush honeysuckle adds color to the landscape

Northern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) is a native shrub adaptable to various growing conditions. It features small, tubular yellow flowers that turn orange and red, attracting pollinators ...
Chicago Tribune

Give an old, tangled shrub a new start

Sometimes a shrub needs a chance to make a fresh start. “An older bush can get so tangled and overgrown that you might think it’s beyond pruning,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the ...