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Perfect Ponds provide pond plant care & pruning services for a healthy pond. If you need help to select and care your pond plants to provide oxygenation and filtration to naturally improve water quality and maintain a healthy balanced pond with less algae call us on or Q: Will shrubs like azalea, tea rose, and boxwood need less water if I prune them back by one-third?

A: A plant's water use is affected by a host of factors. Age of leaves, vigor of root system, humidity, light level, and, of course, water availability, all come into play. I suppose your shrubs would. The other benefit of winter pruning is simple – the leaves are gone in the winter.

It makes it much easier to see what you’re doing and not miss branches that need to be pruned. 8 Best Plants for Winter Pruning. As we mentioned, not all plants need to be pruned in the winter. Here are a few to put on your to-do list in the following winter.

Container-grown trees and shrubs dry out very quickly. Even one day without water can cause significant root death. Several days without water could mean death of the entire plant.

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These plants may need to be watered daily in warm weather, possibly even twice daily during hot, dry spells. In cooler weather, every other day may be sufficient. 6 No-Prune Shrubs for Landscapes. This dwarf barberry is an improved version of the widely planted ‘Crimson Pigmy’ Berberis, which is popular due to its purple foliage and short habit.

SunjoyMini Salsa offers several improvements, the most notable being its more consistently dwarf shape and dark purple-red foliage that won’t revert to. Aug 29, How To Plant, Prune, Fertilize, Water, Grow And Care For Butterfly Bushes (Buddleia) Posted by Brent Wilson on 8/29/ to Pruning Tips When planted right and in the right spot, Butterfly Bush are exceptionally easy to grow and care for.