In February, before spring has arrived and the bugs are back out, it's a great time to do some yard maintenance. These trees benefit from a quick pruning.

There are several different types of pruning, and you can do them at different times of year. However, the best method and timing depend on your goal, as well as the plant species in question. “For ...

Mid to late winter is generally the best time to prune trees, according to our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey. "Most trees benefit from pruning while they're dormant ...

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...

Each method of cutting plants serves a specific purpose.

A woman prunes a bare fruit tree with shears on a cold winter day with snow on the ground. - Irina Nazarova/Getty Images While the rest of your garden is sleeping peacefully under a blanket of snow or ...