You have through late winter to prune trees, shrubs. Here’s why the timing is right
The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant pathogens are dormant, just like the plants during the winter. If you were to ...
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How and When to Prune Your Lilac Bush
Many gardeners wonder exactly how and when to prune lilacs. Birds & Blooms reader Ken Kuhnen of Machesney Park, Illinois, wrote in asking, “My lilac tree is beautifully shaped, but I need it to ...
It may be too late to prune fruit trees
Each year as the snow melts and the warm temperatures begin I like to remind people about doing yard and garden work this time of year. We are a few weeks ahead of where we were last spring.
Spring thaw is a good time to consider pruning trees
As we enjoy a bit of a thaw perhaps you are looking for something to do to get out of the house. There are a few tasks you can be focusing on to help get you ready for spring, including pruning ...