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.

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 ...

Q: I have two oleander hedges getting about six hours of sunlight each day. The leaves are yellowing rapidly and dropping from the plant and getting worse as they get older. My lawn sprinklers water ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*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 ...

Oleanders in my backyard have grown to 15 feet tall and I would like to cut them back to 8 feet. Can I do this now or should I wait until after they bloom? You will miss the flowers, but oleanders can ...