MARK LANE, expert gardener and Gardeners' World presenter, discusses pruning in this week's column. He tackles how and when to prune trees, roses, clematis, hydrangeas, and wisteria, among others.

Autumn is an ideal season for pruning a number of plants. It's the perfect time to tidy up trees, shrubs and fruit bushes to encourage healthy spring growth. However, when it comes to hydrangeas, ...

20:43, Wed, Sep 6, 2023 Updated: 20:43, Wed, Sep 6, 2023 To yield the perfect crop of hydrangeas for summer, gardening fans must be prepared to prune as needed. The most difficult part of pruning is ...

The Royal Horticultural Society has revealed that the most commonly grown hydrangeas in our gardens are lacecaps and mopheads. While mopheads boast full, round heads of large petals, lacecaps feature ...

As any hydrangea owner knows, pruning is a key task that needs to be completed to produce thriving blooms the following year – however it’s crucial to do so at the right time. Hydrangeas are one of ...

Get your garden ready for spring with this essential January pruning checklist. From fruit trees to roses, these are the ...

With spring in full swing, gardens are coming to life and it's a busy time for those with green fingers. Spring is the perfect moment for essential gardening tasks that will ensure plants thrive ...

November is the sweet spot to prune many of your favorite shrubs around the yard. With temperatures steadily dropping and perennials transitioning into their dormant state, you have a chance to give ...

Hold off on pruning your hydrangeas in the fall—trimming too early can either stunt new wood growers or wipe out next year’s blooms on old-growth varieties. Save the serious snipping for early spring ...

Growing, growing, gone: it’s nearly time to put the finishing touches to guarantee a bountiful harvest. (Picture: Getty) Those of you who are green-fingered or avid growers have surely been counting ...

Hydrangea growers should take note that the secret to a stunning summer display lies in the timing and technique of pruning. It can get tricky distinguishing old growth from new, as each requires ...