Question: Earlier this year I planted an oleander hedge that has grown to five feet high. Can I prune it back and keep it three feet tall? Answer: Maintaining oleander at the lower height keeps a ...

Q: I am starting to see some odd growths on parts of my oleander hedge. I understand they are galls but I am not sure what to do about them. A: Oleander (Nerium oleander) is one of the most popular ...

Oleander (Nerium oleander) is an evergreen shrub that makes a great specimen plant when planted in the garden but also makes a great hedge or container plant. However you decide to use this plant — ...

Q: I have two pink dwarf oleanders planted in 18-inch clay pots that have healthy looking foliage but few blossoms. One of my “expert” gardener friends says simply that “oleanders don’t like pots.” ...

A: In general, it is good to allow plants to achieve their natural form. Oleanders are tough enough to allow pruning them into informal hedges and small trees. Pruning should begin while they are ...

Question: I have two pink dwarf oleanders planted in 18-inch clay pots which have very healthy looking foliage but very few blossoms. One of my “expert” gardener friends says simply that “oleanders ...