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Winter may be the traditional time to prune apple trees and grape vines, but it’s not the right time for all woody plants. There are different reasons why pruning during winter is not recommended. For ...

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Sometimes a shrub needs a chance to make a fresh start. “An older bush can get so tangled and overgrown that you might think it’s beyond pruning,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the ...

Plus the four other gardening jobs you should do this month WHILE the garden may be looking bare over the winter, now is the time to get your roses ready for summer. Gardening expert Paul Parker from ...

Winter’s chill has settled in, and many gardeners grab their shears thinking, “Time to tame the garden!” But hold up—January pruning isn’t always your friend. Some plants are still in their dormancy, ...

While many of us might still be lounging indoors recovering from Christmas festivities some intrepid gardeners will be braving the snow and ice outside. And among their tasks are likely to be trimming ...

Scroll down to be in with a chance of winning WINTER is a good time to think about pruning. Its the perfect time to cut back deciduous fruit trees like apples, pears and berries, and roses. Please ...

Pruning at this time of year means trimming back and reshaping particular plants to promote robust, healthy growth and an abundance of fruit and blooms. Undertaking this gardening task now can also ...

Pruning serves a dual purpose: enhancing both a plant's flowering capacity and your garden's overall appearance. The timing of pruning is crucial, generally carried out during the plant's dormant ...