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Pruning is a crucial task all year round, ensuring that plants, flowers and trees stay in tip-top shape. But knowing what to prune each month can be a bit of a puzzle, so the Royal Horticultural ...

In fact, it's recommended as they tend to be dormant in winter and are less likely to 'bleed' - this is when sap escapes from a pruning cut and causes plants to become damaged and more susceptible ...

If left to grow freely, lavender will become leggy and untidy. To ensure these plants look and feel their best, we asked experts to share their tips for pruning lavender the right way. There are a ...

There's no need to feed lavender plants in the border, as excess feeding can lead to leggy growth. Deadhead as flowers go over or remove all flower heads once blooming has finished in late summer, ...

Research suggests that drinking prune juice may help treat constipation. It may soften stools and encourage more frequent bowel movements. Constipation can occur for many reasons, including low ...

Successfully caring for a jade plant doesn't take much, and pruning is key to having a healthy, full plant. If you want to create a bushier plant, start by assessing your jade to look for any dead or ...

But there’s lots you can do now to encourage spring growth, especially when it comes to pruning certain plants ... vibrant colors from white to plum to lavender and even yellow.

Ends 23.59GMT 14.2.25 T&Cs apply. JOB OF THE WEEK! Divide your snowdrops ‘in the green’ if you want to create more plants. Prune autumn raspberry canes down to the ground, prune back apple and ...