Gardeners planning ahead for spring color should know that timing matters for one standout shrub. A pruning misstep can quietly limit next year's display.

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At this time of year, a session or three of creative pruning can totally transform a tired garden. “Don’t look at a boring blob of a shrub and automatically pull the trigger,” says Matthew Wilson, ...