When do i prune the dead blooms off of lilac bushes?

Last Answer : Sunset Western Garden Book says to prune to conrol form.in late dormant season for those varieties producing blooms on on new growth, after bloom for those flowering on previous years growth. ... biggest flower clusters cut offmore stems; for numrous medium size flower clusters leave more stems.

I have a lilac tree that produced many buds a few weeks ago, bur now many weeks later no blooms

Description : I have a lilac tree that produced many buds a few weeks ago, bur now many weeks later no blooms

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how do i get rid of old rampid wild lilac bushes in my garden

Description : how do i get rid of old rampid wild lilac bushes in my garden

Last Answer : Get out the long handler loppers and cut it back to the ground box it up as you go. Then use a heavy duty culivator or rototiller and run it thru the roots, then rake them up and box and trash them ... smooth. Any other that start to grow cut them and do hot water & vinegar on them at the roots.

when planting Lilac bushes, what is the distance away from a building?

Description : when planting Lilac bushes, what is the distance away from a building?

Last Answer : They grow big and you would not want that blocking windows or doors for safety. I like to keep them 20 ft or more away. They do draw bees and other bugs and birds like to make nests in them.

How severe and when should I trim my lilac bushes?

Description : How severe and when should I trim my lilac bushes?

Last Answer : I would trim that in the fall. You might not get as many blooms next year but they will come back the following year. Lilac bushes can get very very tall & wide and will try to take over an area.

How do you trim lilac bushes?

Description : How do you trim lilac bushes?

Last Answer : Trim your lilac bush as soon as possible after it blooms. Lilacs are pretty hardy. There isn't any particular way to prune, as long as you don't take off more than 1/4 the plant.

Wilted leaves on Lilac bushes, can't see any bugs. How to treat???

Description : Wilted leaves on Lilac bushes, can't see any bugs. How to treat???

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when and how do I fertilize lilac and verburnum bushes? Denver, co zone

Description : when and how do I fertilize lilac and verburnum bushes? Denver, co zone

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My lilacs are in full bloom and we have a severe frost/freeze warning for tonight, do I need to cover the lilac bushes?

Description : My lilacs are in full bloom and we have a severe frost/freeze warning for tonight, do I need to cover the lilac bushes?

Last Answer : I try to cover what I can..

When should I fertilize lilac bushes and what kind should I use?

Description : When should I fertilize lilac bushes and what kind should I use?

Last Answer : in the fall use old horse or cow manure and some lime

how and when to trim lilac bushes

Description : how and when to trim lilac bushes

Last Answer : Anyone who has old lilacs growing on their property knows that lilac plants put out enough suckers to keep themselves alive for centuries. To keep your lilac thriving and blooming, some periodic pruning is ... up on pruning. As long as your lilac is healthy, the flowers will follow. -Birdy

I have 3 hydrangea bushes that have red blooms I would like to fertilize but not changing the color? Is this possible?

Description : I have 3 hydrangea bushes that have red blooms I would like to fertilize but not changing the color? Is this possible?

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Am I to cut the dead blooms off of a Domino Cactus?

Description : Am I to cut the dead blooms off of a Domino Cactus?

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My weigela plant has more dead wood than blooms, do I cut them off?

Description : My weigela plant has more dead wood than blooms, do I cut them off?

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how to prune old lilac bush

Description : how to prune old lilac bush

Last Answer : The horticultural news suggest cutting 1/3 each year for 3 years so that you still get blooms every year. Trim after blooming. PH should be 6.0-8.0.

When is the best time to prune a Lilac?

Description : When is the best time to prune a Lilac?

Last Answer : best time is in the fall.....................

how do i prune old lilac

Description : how do i prune old lilac

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Lilac bush dead on one side

Description : Lilac bush dead on one side

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Pruning dead lilac branches

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When do I prune wisteria so it blooms next year?

Description : When do I prune wisteria so it blooms next year?

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do I prune my Amarylis after it blooms?

Description : do I prune my Amarylis after it blooms?

Last Answer : We trimmed it down when the blooms died off and let it dry out.........then, we just planted it again in June and it did boomed again outside and much more beautiful that inside........then we have to dig it up again and let it dry out again and then repot when the bulb starts to grow again.

Do you need to prune wigelia after spring flowering to get repeat blooms?

Description : Do you need to prune wigelia after spring flowering to get repeat blooms?

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How do you prune old blooms on Bird of Paradise

Description : How do you prune old blooms on Bird of Paradise

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Can I prune a Moon Flower Vine before it blooms? It is overgrown and has no buds.

Description : Can I prune a Moon Flower Vine before it blooms? It is overgrown and has no buds.

Last Answer : They love zone 10 to 12 they are tropical flower from July 4 to frost............ did you mulch & fertlize it when planted....if nothing flowers......I would trim it back and give it some liquid fertilizer.................we still have summer time left and good luck with this night blooming plant.

How long after blooming is over can you prune camelias without eliminating blooms next year?

Description : How long after blooming is over can you prune camelias without eliminating blooms next year?

Last Answer : Can you see any sign of a bud beginning where the leaf joins the stem? If so it's too late. I don't know what part of the country you are in, but here in California it is way too late to re-prune a camellia. Why not check with a local, reputable nursery?

how to prune wisteria vine about 2-3yrs old to produce blooms.

Description : how to prune wisteria vine about 2-3yrs old to produce blooms.

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azealea bloomed all December blooms are dead now i think i pruned too much did i ?

Description : azealea bloomed all December blooms are dead now i think i pruned too much did i ?

Last Answer : I have 125 azealea s in my yard I only trim them back once a year and that is after they do there full bloom thing , if you live in florida do not trim them after June 30th . next years flowers ... of March but only trim them after they have bllomed in march ,,Hope you have a better bloom soon ..

When and where should i cut back the dead hydrangea blooms?

Description : When and where should i cut back the dead hydrangea blooms?

Last Answer : You can cut the hydrangea blooms at any time. After i cut them I hang them upaide down in the basement. After drying i use them in arrangements. Cut the plant down to about 12 inches from the ground in the late fall. Good lluck. Pat

Can I remove the dead blooms from knockout roses?

Description : Can I remove the dead blooms from knockout roses?

Last Answer : yes cut them back and you will get alot more flowers

Should dead blooms be removed from rhododenrons?

Description : Should dead blooms be removed from rhododenrons?

Last Answer : Yes, you can remove dead blooms as soon as you notice them.

Can I prune forsythia bushes at this time of year?

Description : Can I prune forsythia bushes at this time of year?

Last Answer : Forsythia are very hardy, and there should be no problems with pruning at this point. General rule: as long as the plant/bush is quiet, i.e., not actively budding or flowering it ... mind that closely pruned forsythia will not produce very dense flowering patterns for the first couple of springs.

How do I prune loganberry bushes?

Description : How do I prune loganberry bushes?

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when to prune holly bushes

Description : when to prune holly bushes

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how and when do I prune rose bushes

Description : how and when do I prune rose bushes

Last Answer : try not to cut the main stem if established-- everytime you cut it back it encourages new growth to a bushier thicker plant- try to cutback or prune in the fall after the plant is dormant

When is the proper time of year to prune outdoors gardenia bushes ?

Description : When is the proper time of year to prune outdoors gardenia bushes ?

Last Answer : You can safely trim away 1/3 of the bush with no harm to the plant, but you must trim them when the plant is dorment, late October or when the temperature is at or below 40 degrees for several days.

When do you prune gardenia bushes?

Description : When do you prune gardenia bushes?

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How and when do I prune ny holly bushes

Description : How and when do I prune ny holly bushes

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when do i prune holly bushes?

Description : when do i prune holly bushes?

Last Answer : you can trim the roses now......take out dead all the way down, trim them back to promote better growth, take away cutting, mulch & spray.........ph should be 6.0-8.0 use sharpe shears clean ... boxes will be needed if it is very large.....trimming & putting in a box or can saves time & energy.

when and how to prune blueberry bushes?

Description : when and how to prune blueberry bushes?

Last Answer : trim in fall and feed in early spring

can I prune rose bushes in the summer?

Description : can I prune rose bushes in the summer?

Last Answer : Jose - I trim my roses as needed, but winter is best for all out pruning. The plant goes dormant then. Afterwards spray with neem oil and at regular intervals to prevent diseases.

when do i prune or cut back rose bushes

Description : when do i prune or cut back rose bushes

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When is the best time to Prune Gardenia Bushes?

Description : When is the best time to Prune Gardenia Bushes?

Last Answer : check the PH.......................6.0 to 8.0.........................add sulphur to keep soil correct, keep mulched, 1" water each week, feed often to maintain ph, TRIM spring to shape, dead head dead flowers, use insectidual spray to keep bugs off.

how should you prune forsythia bushes?

Description : how should you prune forsythia bushes?

Last Answer : after the blooms die off............trim the top...............test the PH in the soil...should be 6.0 to 8.0

how to prune back roses bushes in northern indiana

Description : how to prune back roses bushes in northern indiana

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Is it too late to prune blueberry bushes?

Description : Is it too late to prune blueberry bushes?

Last Answer : trim in fall and feed in spring

Gardenia bushes were damaged by cold weather in NC. Should I prune them and hwo much

Description : Gardenia bushes were damaged by cold weather in NC. Should I prune them and hwo much

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