I pruned mine in fall like the directions said. Next spring it looked dead & we almost ripped it out, but did leave it & the following year it came back. This fall we had a shoot come up in another area. We gave the big plant away & kept the new shoot. They are very invasive so I am sure it will grow next year.
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th...
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Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ...
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i live in north east ( massachusetts) we had a horrible winter. i think it killed my butterfly bush. is there anything i can try to bring it back to life?
Hello Ken! They are such lovely bushes! We usually trim ours in the spring. Check out these sites for more helps.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prune-a-Butterfly-Bush
https://www.hunker.com/13428493/when-to-prune-a-butterfly-bush
Early spring is best since it promotes new growth
I pruned mine in fall like the directions said. Next spring it looked dead & we almost ripped it out, but did leave it & the following year it came back. This fall we had a shoot come up in another area. We gave the big plant away & kept the new shoot. They are very invasive so I am sure it will grow next year.