Spirea is a group of hardworking flowering shrubs that grow with gusto in all kinds of conditions. With all that growth, these plants benefit from an annual trim, but when to prune spirea? It depends ...

White spirea flowers blooming on a bush surrounded by rich green leaves - Anna Nelidova/Getty Images Spirea (Spiraea spp.) is a shrub that's hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8, though some of them can ...

Between spring’s first flowers and summer’s blooms, a little pruning can pay off in a big way. From perennials that tend to get leggy to plants that rebloom after a good trim—and flowering shrubs that ...

Q: I read your article on spring yard cleanup on InForum and I have a question about the shrub in the photo. I’m wondering what it is and if I can trim it. If so, how far down I should prune it? Last ...

May is the time to prune the early spring-flowering shrubs in your garden. Most deciduous spring-flowering shrubs bloom on stems grown the previous year. So, prune immediately after they’ve finished ...

Now that you’ve tackled most of your early spring chores such as yard cleanup, planting your vegetables, and early-season lawn care, you’re ready to turn to other maintenance tasks, such as pruning.