Oleanders, which are flowering shrubs, have many landscape uses since plants vary from dwarfs under 4 feet tall to intermediates in the 4- to 6-foot range to those that reach 6 to 25 feet if unpruned.

Q: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? A: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes flowers on its ...

How and when should we prune our lantana and oleanders? Answer: Both of these plants are pruned during the winter months since they both produce flowers on new growth during the summer. If pruning is ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have a large oleander growing in a 12-inch pot. It has lost a lot of leaves over the winter, but new shoots are starting at ...

Q: You had an article a while back about trimming oleander down before spring. I have five in my backyard and have never done that. I am afraid to trim them down. Let me know because I am ready to ...

A: You can prune oleanders from September into October. If you prune in spring, you'll remove warm-season blooms. A: Eastern dogwood, Cornus florida, does well in parts of east Texas but not always in ...

I have a number of old and tall oleanders in the yard. They are healthy looking and bloom profusely. How do I make them more bushy and less tall shrubs? Spend at least a portion of a day with these ...

October is the last opportunity to take care of garden work for the year. Special attention should be paid to the oleander, which is popular in our country. How can you properly prepare it for the ...

I was recently asked for some advice on pruning ? a favourite topic of mine ? with regard to correct pruning of Oleanders (Nerium oleander). What initiated this request I can only speculate, but ...

Q: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. A: It’s best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will have the rest ...