For a tree-like smoke bush, prune away all the branches save for a central stem Smoke bush is the more common name for Cotinus, a shrub that produces cloud-like sprays of tiny purple and pink ...

Pruning is a tricky, time-consuming activity that can backfire if done wrong. Our lineup has 24 plants that thrive and maintain their shape without pruning.

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According to a gardening expert, early spring is the "best time to prune rose ... dissecting the bush rather than reaching upwards". It's also helpful to "sprinkle plant food, where the rain ...