Jade plants are low-maintenance succulents that can thrive on minimal water and attention. Since these plants can live up to 100 years, plant lovers need to know how to keep them healthy and promote new growth. Although Jade plants don’t need to be pruned regularly, they can sometimes grow to sizes when pruning becomes necessary. …
Pruning
California’s home to various citrus trees, from lemons to tangerines. But when is the best time for homeowners in California to prune their citrus trees? Well, this varies depending on where in the state you live, but you can follow some general rules. Read the tips below to help determine the best pruning time. When …
Your Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) has the potential to turn into a beautiful and full shrub for your home. The only problem is making sure you prune it correctly so it can reach this stage. Rose of Sharon is a hardy shrub that will come back year after year if you take care of it …
Citrus trees are a type of fruit-bearing tree from the Rue family. There are over 60 different species of Citrus grown all over the world. From the common lemon and limes to the rare Blood Orange, all are part of the Citrus genus. These deciduous are known to grow vigorously during the spring and summer …
A mature fiddle leaf fig may grow large and unruly vines causing it to look unsophisticated or lopsided. In this article, we address the correct method of pruning this stunner, which results in a greener, healthier, and stronger fiddle leaf fig that will become the pride of your house. A healthy fig plant can grow …
Geraniums are the gardeners’ trusted plant for gorgeous bright flowers surrounded by bushes of green foliage with gigantic trumpet-like flowers bursting with character. Until you try it. Straggly growth, dismal color, and abysmal blooms. Luck is on your side today because you’re about to discover not just how to prune geraniums, but you’ll also uncover …
The exotic Majesty Palm can grow anywhere between 20-40 ft (6-12 m), and the fronds can grow up to 8 ft (2.4m) in length. But not everybody has this much room in their house, so you have to perform pruning for size control. Pruning the Majesty Palm is the easiest step of plant care for …
Hibiscus are tropical plants that produce the most stunning and large flowers. To grow true show stoppers, you need to know how to prune hibiscus. What is a Hibiscus Plant? There are 35 native hibiscus species in the US, according to Florida University. Some hibiscus plants are tropical, and others are winter-hardy. Hibiscus are also …
Lucky enough to be enjoying the beautiful backdrop to your garden that a grapevine can provide? You are blessed indeed! Grapevines not only offer delicious fruit but also can provide a gorgeous alternative to an awning in the summer months, a beautiful climbing decoration on a trellis, or even a stunning feature plant on your …
Nothing quite strikes fear in the heart of gardeners than taking a set of blades to a plant. We want our plants to flourish, yet, weirdly, the one thing that helps plants grow better and healthier is cutting bits of it off. What parts though? Where do you cut plants when pruning? Above the leaf …