Jack Miller

To prune early flowering clematis, you need to time your cuts right after their first big bloom in late spring or early summer.   This is the golden rule because early flowering clematis, like the popular montana and alpina varieties, bloom on the previous year’s growth.   If you prune them in the fall or … Read more

You can prune dying ivy by cutting it back to healthy growth, but you first need to identify why it’s dying to prevent the problem from spreading.   Pruning dying ivy isn’t just about snipping away brown leaves, it’s about removing dead material so the plant can redirect its energy into new, vigorous shoots.   … Read more

You can prune a dwarf butterfly bush to keep it healthy, vigorous, and blooming beautifully.   This is a straightforward gardening task that rewards you with a fuller, more floriferous shrub.   In this post, we’ll walk you through exactly how to prune dwarf butterfly bush, when to do it, and the simple techniques that … Read more

To prune dusty miller plants, you simply pinch or snip off the leggy, spent, or damaged stems to keep them looking full and silvery.   It’s one of those easy garden chores that makes a huge difference in how tidy and vibrant your dusty miller plants look all season long.   If you’ve ever noticed … Read more

You can prune drooping hydrangeas by first identifying whether they are old wood or new wood bloomers, then cutting back only the dead, damaged, or crossing stems.   Pruning drooping hydrangeas isn’t as complicated as it sounds, and once you understand your plant’s blooming habit, the whole process feels natural.   Drooping can happen for … Read more