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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: 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? Answer: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes ...

DEAR JOAN: Over the past couple of years our backyard had developed a wonderful, growing group of hummer families, sometimes amassing up to 20 birds at a time, feeding from the start of the day to the ...

Q. When can I prune my 'Petite Pink' dwarf oleanders? They are 5 feet tall and a bit straggly. I'd like to cut a foot or more. E.T., A. Some oleanders flower only in spring. Others are free bloomers ...

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 ...