In the horticultural trade, where most bold and beautiful flowers are sun-lovers, astilbes (Astilbe spp.) provide a refreshing contrast. They are among the few flowers that can bloom with less than ...

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Learn which trees and shrubs you should not prune in spring—and when to trim dogwood, lilac, azalea, forsythia, and more.

Numerous summer-flowering shrubs require March pruning. Species such as Buddleja (butterfly bush), Caryopteris, Hydrangea paniculata, Lavatera, or hardy fuchsia benefit from trimming now to encourage ...