11 Trees and Shrubs to Never Prune in Spring (And When to Cut Them Instead)

That urge to grab your pruners the moment temperatures rise is one of the most natural impulses in gardening, and one of the ...
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Prune these flowering trees in early spring for top displays – or sacrifice flowers if you act late

A guide to five flowering trees to prune in early spring, as you sacrifice flowers and growth if they are trimmed any later, ...
Southern Living

Can You Prune Crepe Myrtles In Spring—Or Is It Too Late?

The best time to prune crepe myrtles is before new growth appears, so what happens if you prune crepe myrtles later in the ...
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Before You Pick Up Your Pruners, Make Sure You Don’t Cut Back This One Type of Tree This Fall

Prune fruit trees in late winter or during early spring dormancy for faster healing and stronger growth. Prune lightly in summer to shape trees, but avoid fall or early winter cuts that risk cold ...
Chicago Tribune

Here’s how to use a pole pruner in your garden this spring

If you often need to prune large shrubs or small trees, a pole pruner can be a useful tool. “It can extend your reach to trim small twigs and branches, so you may not have to climb a ladder,” said ...
Fort Collins Coloradoan

Here's why now is the prime time to prune your trees in Colorado, and how to do it

Some of the best love you can give your trees is pruning them around Valentine's Day in Colorado. Most people haven't started thinking about yard work with spring officially a little more than a month ...
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Before You Pick Up Your Pruners, Make Sure You Don’t Cut Back This One Type of Tree This Fall

Growing fruit trees in containers or in the ground in your yard can offer abundant fresh fruit, fragrant blossoms that are attractive to beneficial pollinators, and cooling summer shade. Pruning your ...