Pruning your butterfly bushes is one of those necessary, but easily forgotten chores. A fear of doing it incorrectly, plus the busy nature of life, is a formula for an overgrown butterfly bush that ...
Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are known as one of the best plants to attract a variety of butterflies to your yard thanks to their large, nectar-filled flowers. As a bonus, their pink-purple ...
The pruners are clean, the days are getting longer, and the garden is stirring after months of dormancy. March is when the ...
Q: We have some lovely butterfly bushes that are getting too big for their space. When is the best month to prune them back?Letty Konenkamp, Greene County A: Butterfly bush responds very well to ...
As late-blooming shrubs and perennials are finally beginning to green up, many homeowners are just now seeing the full effects of our fiercely cold and long winter. Hydrangea and butterfly bush ...
Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...
Q: When is the best time to cut back butterfly bushes and burning bushes? Also, how far back can we cut them? A: End of winter (late March to early April) is the best time to prune both... right ...
M.B.: You can do the massive downsizing in fall, winter or spring and your butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) will still morph into a dependable bloomer. You can cut the long stems all the way to the ...
Q. I have a few large butterfly bushes in my garden and they do look fantastic when in flower, but they can all get a bit messy afterward. Is it better to go out and deadhead to keep it neat, or will ...
Q. I’ve heard that in late winter you should cut back a butterfly bush to 12 inches from the ground. My butterfly bush is about 8 feet tall. I’m afraid if I do this the bush won’t grow back. Is this ...
Hey folks, April is almost over and May is on its way. The temperatures can fluctuate a lot this time of year, and on the warmer days we want to make the most of them. Just be mindful that even though ...
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