Pruning Herbs, Herbaceous Perennials And Small Shrubs In The Spring By Jonathan Yaakobi Home gardeners are often disappointed with the performance of their perennial bedding plants and the appearance of their herbs and sub-shrubs. Pruning at the right time is usually the key to successfully growing such plants. At no time is this more important than in the spring.
Pruning A Bonsai By Julie Watson When you are growing a bonsai tree, you may have observed that the bottom does not grow as fast as the top, a "phenomenon" known as apical dominance. This makes pruning a bonsai a necessary process in order to enhance its growth and maintain its shape.