Planting the shrub now in the fall is best for this spring-blooming flower.

Forsythia has bright yellow blooms in early spring – unless you prune it at the wrong time. Learn 5 top forsythia pruning tips now on Gardener’s Path.

The cheery blooms of forsythia bush provide a welcome burst of color at a time of year when gardeners need it the most. One of the earliest flowering shrubs, forsythia has a graceful arching or upright habit and is grown primarily for the golden yellow flowers that appear in early spring before the foliage emerges. When finished blooming, dense foliage provides a lush backdrop to other plants. Check out this growing guide for tips on site selection, planting, watering, fertilizing and…

Forsythia is a woody spring-flowering shrub with gracefully arching stems and bright yellow blossoms. It is easy to cultivate and grows quickly. Let it take a rounded shape or prune it closely, for a bulb garden backdrop or perimeter hedge. Learn to grow it now on Gardener’s Path. #forsythia #gardening #gardenerspath

Pruning forsythia bushes will give the plant lots of flowers and a pretty arching shape that is desirable but how and when to trim forsythia bushes matters.

Are you excited for spring? There are buds everywhere and I am going out to make a long overdue early prune of my forsythia bushes to bring inside for forcing. Did you know that Forsythia comes in other colors besides just yellow? You can look at your local nursery for white flowering forsythia and pink forsythia as well. I don’t have any, but am thinking about adding some to further brighten my spring landscape. Learn how to grow forsythia with me!

Take out your trusty pruning tools and establish a regular regimen of pruning cane-growing shrubs.

Nothing announces spring better than when the small yellow flowers of the Forsythia bush come into full bloom!

A forsythia plant can add dramatic flair to a yard in the early spring and are among the first plants to bloom. For tips on growing your own forsythia, read this article to learn more about forsythia shrub care.