Fall and winter are great times to prune out any dead wood you might have in your trees and shrubs. At this time of year, a well-trained arborist will be able to identify those branches that need to ...

Midwinter is an excellent time to get outdoors and prune shrubs. “You can prune shrubs any time, but it’s often easier when they are leafless and dormant,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at ...

Winter pruning during plant dormancy has a substantial impact on spring growth and summer blooms. Late winter pruning before bud break stimulates a burst of growth in spring because new tissue forms ...

Avoid trimming hedges in late summer or early fall, as this can harm new growth before winter. Freshly cut hedges are more vulnerable to cold temperatures, which can lead to dieback and other issues.

Q: I’m sure you’ve been bombarded with winter damage issues, but here is mine: How far can a hedge be cut back and still survive? I’m not sure the variety or age since we weren’t the ones to plant it.

Trees with majestic silhouettes, leaves like Tudor jewels, and backlit ornamental grasses give a garden the elegant bone ...

17:25, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Updated: 17:26, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 August is a glorious time of the year to enjoy your garden, as flowers are out in full bloom and fruit and vegetables are ready to harvest.

UK green thumbs with beech or hazel features in their gardens are being told to get busy this January as experts underline it’s prime time for a vital gardening chore. As the winter marches on and ...