Worst time to prune trees

When it comes to plant care, winter is when most plants go dormant, so it’s mostly safe to assume that your gardening chores should be done, right?

Well, not quite. Winter is the ideal time to prune trees and shrubs so they can refocus their energy into productive growth in the spring. If you're unfamiliar with pruning, it can seem like a daunting task.

How to prune shrubs and trees

That's why we've put together this guide on how to prune trees for the winter, to help you feel more confident!

Why is it a good idea to prune trees during winter?

Late fall or late winter is the best time to prune trees and shrubs to give them structure and remove unwanted twigs.

It all boils down to the fact that this gives them time to heal right before they push out new growth during the spring. Since trees are dormant during wintertime, they experience less stress when you cut them.

Removing diseased and unwanted branches will help the tree redirect its energy towards growing healthy leaves.

There’s also a matter of safety; a low-gro

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