Fall pruning puts spring flowers at risk.

Some of these plants flower on old wood, so pruning in October will ruin next year's blooms. Others may suffer from damage or ...

The warm glow of forsythias cools down as their flowers fade and green leaves start to unfold. For the next 11 months, this plant that displays such cheerful color on the drab heels of winter will be ...

Before you reach for the pruners, know which plants welcome a fall trim – and which cuts could do more harm than good.

Avoid heavily pruning non-flowering evergreens in the fall, as new growth can be damaged by cold weather. The best time to ...

Forsythias are deciduous shrubs known for their bright yellow flowers that signal the arrival of early spring. These plants, which belong to the olive family, are hardy and easy to care for, often ...

The warm glow of forsythias cools down as their flowers fade and green leaves start to unfold. For the next 11 months, this plant that displays such cheerful color on the drab heels of winter will be ...

Due to the extra warm winter we've had this year, it’s been a good spring for forsythia. There are loads of yellow flowers on forsythia shrubs all around our area. You may have noticed some bushes ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Forsythia bushes are ready to bloom in Blackburn Park in Webster Groves on Sunday, March 24, 2013, despite the heavy snow ...