Q: How often should you prune bougainvillea in Green Valley? A: Pruning bougainvillea should be done after flowering has ceased or as early as possible in spring after frost danger has passed. During ...

Q:BEING a frequent visitor to relatives in Southern California, I fell in love with bougainvillea. Noticing that I have a warm and protected southwestern exposure, I managed to nurture two blazing ...

A: You can prune hard most any time. I've known gardeners to prune bougainvillea to the ground, but you might remove 1/3 to 2/3 of the stems instead. Then snip the branches in the future to keep it in ...

Q. I have a 2-year-old bougainvillea that is flowering for the first time. The limbs are growing like a vine, and some are 8 feet long, spindly, and barely support themselves. Should I prune the plant ...

Question: The bougainvillea always look so good at garden centers. How can I get them to bloom as well in local landscapes? Answer: Get mean and lean with the water. Don’t let the plants go into a ...

Bougainvillea is a stunning plant that can transform your backyard into a picturesque retreat. This tropical plant thrives in warmer climates, specifically USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. During colder ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With its bright, brilliant blooms in a wide range of vibrant colors, bougainvillea is a stunning, ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month she and her staff share their knowledge with Times readers. Q: Being a frequent visitor to relatives ...