Outdoor Guide on MSN

Be sure to prune this eye-catching tree during winter for thriving spring blooms

While yard and gardening maintenance slows down in winter, it's actually prime pruning time for certain trees. Take care of ...
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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 ...

Prune These Plants In January For A Healthier, More Vibrant Garden In The Spring

Looking for a winter garden task? Pruning plants, shrubs, and trees can help improve growth and health. Here are some you ...
Southern Living on MSN

When Should You Prune Fruit Trees For A Healthier Harvest?

Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.
AOL

Should You Trim Trees in Fall or Wait Until Spring? Arborists Explain When It Helps—and When It Hurts

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...
The Journal

Fall care of newly planted trees

Proper care now contributes to success next spring. As autumn settles over Iowa, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. But for trees — especially those newly planted — fall is a ...