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: 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: I have a large old 40-foot oleander tree. Every year as it begins to flower, some of the leaves turn yellow and drop. I realize I may need to fertilize, but I was also thinking of cutting the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. When can I prune my 'Petite Pink' dwarf oleanders? They are 5 feet tall and a bit straggly. I'd like to cut a foot or more. E.T., A. Some oleanders flower only in spring. Others are free bloomers ...

DEAR JOAN: Over the past couple of years our backyard had developed a wonderful, growing group of hummer families, sometimes amassing up to 20 birds at a time, feeding from the start of the day to the ...

*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 ...

Q. My red oleanders do not bloom. I keep the caterpillars under control with Thuricide. When should oleanders be pruned? — Herbert Lis, Boca Raton A. Oleanders should not be pruned because they are ...