Q: I have a weigela bush that's getting out of control. When do I prune it and how? It only had a few flowers this year. A: The poor flowering and gangly look is a weigela's way of telling you it ...

Q: I have a weigela bush that I pruned back after it was done blooming in late spring. But it's grown a lot and is too big now for my liking. Can I trim it again in the fall or won't it bloom if I do?

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It’s pruning season — time to scale back or control overgrown or incorrectly growing branches from still-dormant trees and shrubs. Hand-held pruners will do the job when pruning thin branches. Use ...

Q: I planted several weigela shrubs in front of the house 18 years ago. My neighbors’ vinca has invaded that area. We have a bunch of pretty, large blue rocks and a lot of Mexican pebble rock that the ...

My Wine & Roses Weigela shrubs are leafing out only about 5 % throughout the shrubs. They have been established for about 9 years on the south side of the house. A friend in my community is also ...

The temptation is great this time of year to shape up the shrubs. Don’t. Pruning forces new growth. The new leaves and branch tips will not have enough time to harden off or prepare for winter.