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

Should you trim trees in fall? Learn from certified arborists whether you should trim trees in the fall or wait until the spring.
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Think Twice Before Pruning These Plants During The Winter Months

Winter is usually the ideal slow time in the yard or garden to cut things back and tidy up. But pruning certain plants when it's cold can actually harm them.
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The window for pruning these 7 shrubs and perennials is right now (if you want to keep them healthy), says an expert horticulturist

Yew hedges or topiary can stay neat with just one trim per year, and October represents the end of the window to do this. Regular trimming results in dense growth – perfect for hedges or topiary – and ...

Gardeners warned to prune Japanese maple trees at specific time to avoid 'bleeding'

Japanese maple trees, also known as Acers, are a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their ...
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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 ...