Oleanders, which are flowering shrubs, have many landscape uses since plants vary from dwarfs under 4 feet tall to intermediates in the 4- to 6-foot range to those that reach 6 to 25 feet if unpruned.

Q: When is the best time to trim oleanders? We trimmed ours last March, and they didn't bloom. - L.C., Baytown A: You may have removed your blooms. Prune oleanders after they flower. Some varieties ...

Q: When should we prune oleanders? Mine is leggy and has branches clear down on the ground. A: It’s best to prune them immediately after they bloom so that any new growth produced will have the rest ...

Question: Earlier this year I planted an oleander hedge that has grown to five feet high. Can I prune it back and keep it three feet tall? Answer: Maintaining oleander at the lower height keeps a ...

How and when should we prune our lantana and oleanders? Answer: Both of these plants are pruned during the winter months since they both produce flowers on new growth during the summer. If pruning is ...

Question: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? Answer: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes ...

Q: My oleanders need trimming. They are still blooming and the weather is hot. Is it safe to trim them now or did I miss my opportunity? A: You can trim oleander anytime but it makes flowers on its ...

Q. My oleander shrubs are overgrown. When and how severely can they be pruned? A. The best time to prune oleanders is late winter just before new growth occurs (late February to early March).

Question: Several oleander bushes have gotten woody and too tall for a privacy fence. Would it be all right to prune them back about one-third, and when? Answer: Let the pruning begin. Gardeners can ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have a large oleander growing in a 12-inch pot. It has lost a lot of leaves over the winter, but new shoots are starting at ...