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Plants to never prune in December – 7 to avoid this winter, and why

Discover our selection of plants to never prune in December, including spring-flowering shrubs that won't bloom and trees ...

12 plants you should prune in winter (and 6 you shouldn’t)

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...
AOL

This Is the Best Time to Prune Citrus Trees for More Delicious Fruit—Here’s How to Do It Right

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...
Penn Live

Pruning the shrubs, training young trees, and rose care from Hershey Gardens: This Weekend in the Garden

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Fruitmommy, the ‘fruit tree whisperer,’ revitalizes ailing fruit trees

Nalani Vaughn, owner of Fruitmommy Organic Solutions, watched as her crew of experienced pruners removed deadwood and branches from the grove of 15 mature navel and Valencia orange trees, survivors of ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

It’s not too late to prune fruit trees in Las Vegas

If you haven’t pruned your fruit trees yet, it’s not too late. Prune grapes as late as possible — toward the end of February or the first week of March in the Las Vegas Valley. More will be coming on ...