Key Points Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms.Pruning shapes ...

Answer: Unlike most other trees and shrubs, Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) isn’t fussy about how and when you prune it. There are, however, several things to consider before pruning your plants.

Pruning is best done in spring before new growth occurs. Young plants can be cut back hard after the first year to encourage branching at the base.

How and When to Plant Rose of Sharon Spring or early fall is the best time to plant rose of Sharon.

Rose of Sharon blooms on new wood so prune in the mid- to late-spring. Look for swelling buds and remove old wood with no new buds. Plants can be cut back to within inches of the ground if desired.

Q.: What is the best time to trim boxwood and how much should be trimmed? Also, what about timing on trimming rose of Sharon? Don Hoenes, Union City A.: Assuming the boxwood is several years old ...

You'll need by-pass shears, a pruning saw for any difficult-to-cut canes and a pair of heavy, preferably leather, gloves to protect yourself from the thorns. The Houston Rose Society recommends by ...

I have about a dozen Rose of Sharon bushes and every year at summer's end I have to clip off the seed pods that result from the lovely flowers that bloomed earlier in the summer. There are ...

Q: I have four rose of Sharon bushes. The two that get southern sun have leaves on all branches. The other two that are in partial shade have begun leafing out on some but not all branches. Do you … ...