Instruction for Pruning Peonies

Perennial peonies bloom in a large range of colors, providing flowers to the garden for most of the summer and into fall. They grow well in cooler regions, as the plants require a period of winter cold in order to bloom again every year. There are two types of peonies, the lower-growing herbaceous peony and [...]

Pruning Jackmanii Clematis

Jackmanii clematis are hybrid clematis vines and the easiest clematis vine to prune, according to Ohio State University Extension. Jackmanii vines are known as late-flowering clematis because they bloom in the summer and fall. The flowers bloom on the current season’s growth, and there is no old wood to prune from the vine. Clematis vines [...]

Pruning Time for Clematis

Growing best in fertile, moist but well-drained soils, clematis vine leaves and flowers appreciate abundant sunlight. The showiest blooming types are herbaceous perennials that grow from buds on the lowest stems. Hundreds of varieties exist, some better suited to regions with colder winters or hotter summers. To better help gardeners know when and how to [...]

A Guide to Pruning Clematis

Clematis plants are flowering vines that are popular because they are easy to grow and provide vertical interest around a home. There are approximately 250 species of clematis in the world as well as many hybrids. Pruning clematis can improve the plant’s structure and make it seem bushier. But clematis pruning can be a confusing [...]

Hydrangea Pruning Instructions

When choosing a spot to plant your hydrangea, keep in mind that most hydrangea plants will grow to between 4 and 6 feet in height and width. Plant them in an area where they can grow to their full size without needing to be pruned. Unlike most shrubs, hydrangeas don’t require pruning and they don’t [...]