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5 trees and shrubs you should never prune in winter

Pruning maple trees, birches, and willows in winter is not recommended because they are prone to excessive sap running from ...
Alexandria Echo Press

Winter pruning basics: What you can and shouldn't cut now

Columnist Robin Trott talks about why winter pruning works on certain trees and shrubs and why it doesn't on some flowers.

Give an old, tangled shrub a new start

Midwinter is a good time to prune deciduous shrubs because it’s easy to see the structure and judge which branches to remove.

Want to grow strong fruit trees in your SLO County garden? Here’s how

Caring for deciduous fruit trees — apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and others — comes down to a few ...
Butler Eagle

Be alert for black knot disease

Trees and shrubs in the genus Prunus, which includes cherries and plums, are susceptible to a fungal disease commonly called ...

Gardeners must hard prune roses NOW to ensure best shape & bountiful bloom for summer – but don’t ignore 2-year rule

WHILE the garden may be looking bare over the winter, now is the time to get your roses ready for summer. Gardening expert ...

Why Late Winter Is the Best Time for Tree Trimming in San Jose, According to Local Certified Arborists

Seasonal timing aligns with homeowner safety concerns, storm prevention, and evolving expectations for professional ...
Scientific American

Salt for Plum Trees

The New England Farmer states that it is impossible to cultivate any kind of plums with success in our climate, unless salt ...
AlphaGalileo

When trees grow sideways: genetic control of branch angles for smarter orchards

Optimizing tree architecture is a long-standing challenge in fruit production, as branch orientation directly affects light ...
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Plants to never prune in January - don't trim these fruit trees

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

Here's what to do in your Tallahassee garden in January and February

The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...
Southern Living

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.