Forsythia is one of the brightest shrubs you'll find in the garden, producing vibrant yellow flowers every spring. Learning how to prune forsythia properly is key to flourishing displays every year, ...

When pruning forsythia, gardeners should trim back stems by around half and remove any congested growth or crossed stems. Removing one or two of the big branches will allow the plant to breathe ...

Correct lopsided growth by lightly pruning longer shoots and hard pruning weak stems. Shrubs such as forsythia and buddleja can soon accumulate masses of old, dead wood in the centre if they are ...

Not quite as plentiful as forsythia, it begins flowering in early March. Pussy willow is a fast growing, weak-wooded shrub with smooth stems and light green leaves. In late winter, furry catkins ...