The Spruce on MSN

Why pruning now gives your garden a head start for spring (and what to cut first)

Key Points Complete winter pruning while plants are dormant, several weeks before bud break.Removing dead, damaged, diseased, or dangerous branches may be all you need to prepare for spring.Winter ...

IN THE GARDEN: To prune or not to prune

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...
Southern Living

Should You Prune Your Japanese Maple Tree In Winter?

Japanese maple trees can be pruned almost anytime of year, but save major pruning for winter when the tree is dormant. Here's ...
House Digest on MSN

How to prune an apricot tree for a thriving plant & better fruit production

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...
The Advocate

When should you prune roses? The first step is to answer one important question.

The main issue in deciding when to prune roses is whether they are repeat-flowering or once-flowering roses. Once-flowering ...