Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.

Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence. Then once the basic ...

Mid to late winter is generally the best time to prune trees, according to our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey. "Most trees benefit from pruning while they're dormant ...

February might not be the first month that comes to mind when you think of gardening, but it’s a crucial time for pruning in ...

Discover a selection of 7 trees to prune in February, including both edible and ornamental trees, along with expert tips to ...

Mention early spring pruning, and apple trees come to mind. Is early spring also the time for pruning shade trees, shrubs and evergreens? The answer depends on the specific kind of plant involved, but ...

Fruit trees require some care and upkeep to ensure they produce, but only two types can be pruned in the winter.

February is the perfect time to tackle pruning.

Though cold January offers little to do in the garden, some plants still appreciate a little love and care before spring arrives. Dormant fruit trees, blowsy hydrangeas and climbing roses could all do ...

Many plants—including perennial shrubs, bushes, and trees—should be pruned in late winter to ensure they’re healthy and able to thrive once the cold weather passes. We consulted with gardening experts ...