One of the fastest-growing flowering shrubs, a butterfly bush can easily put on 5 feet or more of new growth in a single season. Learning how and when to prune a butterfly bush can help you keep all ...

Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are known as one of the best plants to attract a variety of butterflies to your yard thanks to their large, nectar-filled flowers. As a bonus, their pink-purple ...

While many shrubs in your garden are entering dormancy, November is actually the best time to prune a number of species to ...

Hey folks, April is almost over and May is on its way. The temperatures can fluctuate a lot this time of year, and on the warmer days we want to make the most of them. Just be mindful that even though ...

After a long winter, there is an amazing amount of pruning to do. When to prune shrubs is determined by when they bloom. Shrubs that bloom in summer, anytime from June on, such as roses and hydrangeas ...

The Garden Docs give advice on pruning butterfly bushes and picking Mahonia. Tom G. asks: I have a buddleia that is large and very woody. A few of the stems are large, making it more difficult to ...

M.B.: You can do the massive downsizing in fall, winter or spring and your butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) will still morph into a dependable bloomer. You can cut the long stems all the way to the ...

Q: I have a butterfly bush that is overgrown. When is it safe to prune it back and how far? — Beth Burnett, email A: You can cut back the butterfly bush anytime after the first killing frost. It will ...

Key Points Whether to prune perennials in November depends on the type of plant.Plants with powdery mildew should be pruned ...

As late-blooming shrubs and perennials are finally beginning to green up, many homeowners are just now seeing the full effects of our fiercely cold and long winter. Hydrangea and butterfly bush ...