Learn why pruning lilacs in fall reduces next year’s blooms, and discover the right timing and techniques to keep your New England lilacs thriving.

Learn which shrubs and ornamental trees in New England should never be pruned in fall, and why waiting protects next year’s flowers and plant health.

Discover why fall is the wrong time to shear boxwood in New England and how light thinning keeps shrubs healthy and resilient through winter.

Learn when to prune hydrangeas in New England. Discover old-wood vs new-wood types so your shrubs stay healthy and bloom beautifully each year.