Find out how and when to prune holly bushes of all types to keep them looking their best. Holly plants range from petite shrubs to lofty trees, and some are evergreen while others are deciduous.

pruning immediately after in late spring or early summer. However, it’s not a problem to lightly trim your holly bushes in early winter when you want to add a few branches to your holiday wreaths.

To keep your lilacs looking their best, they need to be pruned, fertilized and shaped almost every year, soon after they are ...