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 ...
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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 ...
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4 plants you should never prune in December – and why pruning in winter could cost you next year's blooms
Other spring-flowering shrubs like lilac fall under this guidance, too. 'When it comes to which plants you should never prune in December, I’d say early flowering shrubs and plants are best left ...
Monty Don shares 3 plants that must be pruned now effectively to ‘stimulate extra flowers’
February is an ideal time to prune because the garden is waking up, and as the new growth comes through, it can be hard to ...
Prune 3 plants in February for a gorgeous display of spring flowers in the garden
Pruning roses ensures that the plants flower well each year and is an especially important task if you have climbing roses.
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 ...