<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Pruning ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/pruning Sun, 03 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Your May Pruning Guide: What to Cut Back Now for Glorious Summer Growth – and What to Leave Alone ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-may-2026 CVhVxTKdSQTMP2VdzjWx8j Sun, 03 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Mini Japanese Saw That’s Ideal for Tricky Pruning Jobs – It’s Sturdy, Lightweight, and Affordable ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/mini-japanese-pruning-saw VKmSRys5td4ZH9W97UQG2g Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t Prune These Trees in April – You’ll Sacrifice Blooms Or Even Risk Their Future Health ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/trees-never-to-prune-in-april HGnXTrQ77AnxKfuibXhyKA Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gardeners Are Rediscovering Japanese Pruning Saws – Here’s Why Traditional Backyard Tools Work So Well ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/suizan-japanese-pruning-saw YPDYZSVqHFWZ6h5SvmLGCC Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t Prune Everything in April – 6 Plants That Need Cutting Back Now, and What to Avoid Touching This Month ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-april-2026 gDRpdhZU396GQijJZnznhV Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t Delay Pruning These 5 Flowering Trees in Spring – You Could Miss Out on Glorious Blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowering-trees-to-prune-in-spring FegZpxBRor3sbQwyqvoDai Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:32:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop – Don’t Prune Everything Yet. Here’s What Actually Needs Cutting Back in March, and What to Avoid ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-march-2026 xW7Ldj2UsCt3pEGK83WUaH Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Think Twice Before Touching Your Neighbor’s Tree – Legal Experts Warn When Pruning Could Break the Law ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-i-prune-my-neighbors-tree-branches DNBda5XZkWN5LVmV4EUEgR Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:51:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ There’s a Short Window to Cut Back Perennials – 7 Plants to Tackle in February (Before Spring Growth Starts) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-to-cut-back-in-february CtQkourQGS2QPuo4tt2brc Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop! Prune These Plants in February, and You’ll Ruin This Year’s Flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-never-prune-in-february zGYXArYv6PBQxSY77ovh58 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Trees that Thrive When Pruned in February – Late Winter Conditions Are an Ideal Time to Trim ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/trees-to-prune-in-february-2026 G3YfQ2LNYwY8nQFrRcfxJJ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fan-Trained Fruit Trees Need Regular Trimming, but Timing and Techniques Vary – Discover the Best Approach for Different Fruits ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prune-fan-trained-fruit-trees xFUi7fcfQf3c6ZHVb7iAYB Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ February Is a Peak Pruning Time, but You Must Target the Right Plants – These 7 Will Give Stunning Displays if Trimmed This Month ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-february-2026 uha84KyMa8Qt6G8cCgP3Xa Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pruning Almonds Is Essential for Strong Trees and Stunning Blooms – and It All Starts From the Moment You Plant It ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-prune-almond-trees qYAN5cCXpMhnyLATeiqGsb Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Secret to a Healthy Cotoneaster With Stunning Berries Is Proper Pruning – Here’s How the Experts Do It ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prune-cotoneaster GVG6wBo8AvKgqeYvnf873W Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts Claim ‘Gradual Pruning’ Is the Safest Way to Prune a Loquat Tree to Avoid Ruining Your Harvests ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prune-a-loquat-tree VXog3Wub8qFAiBjZBSsDUe Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve Spent Countless Winters Pruning Hedges – These Are the 7 Deciduous Hedges You Can Trim in January ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/hedges-to-prune-in-january ssPWQM3LtT55gQW4B7BDk5 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't Miss the January Pruning Window 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December’s Short Pruning Window – 7 Trees and Shrubs That Need Attention in Milder Regions ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-december-2025 HCCyauEajecR8BAXVjN2XX Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:46:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Spent Many Late Fall Days Pruning – And Here Are 7 Trees I Recommend Trimming in November as They Enter Dormancy ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/trees-to-prune-in-november StXFsUdST5KX2L9RZYEtwB Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Worked in Large Public Gardens For Years, and Here Are 7 Fruits, Shrubs, and Flowers I Always Prune in November ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-november-2025 bQHDGL5XW2gmGR9wnMoUrB Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Think before you prune in October – here are 7 plants you should never cut until spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-never-prune-in-october-2025 oKyw7Z5mz5rEz9kwFjiCUa Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ October is the ideal time for this 1 pruning task that can help your trees survive winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/trees-to-prune-in-october-2025 wzvJnC2kzF8r96bTadNBrP Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to prune Endless Summer hydrangeas (and the crucial times to avoid snipping) – for bigger, better, and beautiful blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-should-you-prune-endless-summer-hydrangeas XKpBk3NFF3xB4rwzUMREvF Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ When pruning can kill your tree – expert arborists reveal the danger periods to avoid ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-avoid-pruning-trees MDTXA9PSya6Hzmbw7NmDh8 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to never prune in September – a professional gardener's take on the flowers and shrubs not to trim (or risk killing them) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-never-prune-in-september yBWvRf39GFLAd95k4oNGPd Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:30:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:27:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to prune in September – this month may be your last chance for these before the window closes for the year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-september-2025 LmsHhL3A38E9k8uwVdiLx5 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to deadhead in August – for a second flush of blooms in early fall ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-deadhead-in-august frYuZWpJRGjfyjEFPUJdL9 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to deadhead red hot pokers? What I always do as a horticulturalist to enjoy maximum flower spikes ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-red-hot-pokers 9AzNobiaLmBQP4xLWFZxjV Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I cut the roots of my neighbor's tree in my yard? Attorneys and landscape professionals advise – and reveal when you might be breaking the law ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-i-cut-the-roots-of-my-neighbors-tree-in-my-yard xsrt7K6tYerHjYVFiLPsXB Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 fruit trees to prune in August for a bigger, better harvest – my late-summer essential checklist as a professional gardener ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fruit-trees-to-prune-in-august FiKTr7wkMve2SNcBNSifFA Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can cut back bee balm in fall or spring – here’s how to decide which is best for you, plus expert tips for how to prune ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/cut-back-bee-balm CMX4cPWoQrNE4ruAaxwrPh Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:20:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought I'd need an expensive arborist, but this $39 cordless mini chainsaw is the smart way to handle tough tree pruning jobs this fall ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/saker-cordless-mini-chainsaw Mf2G3eRf7nJKwvPaUzUoGd Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants I always prune in August as a professional gardener – trim these flowers and shrubs now before it's too late ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-august-2025 ZLjAvuJAty2vfPfkYzijAV Sun, 03 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:51:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a professional gardener, and I have a growing trick to triple your cosmos flowers this summer – for bumper blooms without buying any more plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-pinch-out-cosmos 3bF6FZ3i3NnapCyYGpAiMK Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:27:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tackling topiary or overgrown hedges in July? This $40 cordless mini trimmer is a steal – I doubt it’ll stay in stock for long ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/workpro-mini-hedge-trimmer-deal LVSMkr8AHBXNt4hBA7mx3P Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:09:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ These $15 bestselling Fiskars pruners are a must-buy this Prime Day – they make deadheading so easy, and will keep your patio plants in tip-top shape ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fiskars-deadheading-snips-amazon-prime-deal ZafBFqGCqJyR3fMNatbBpG Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:48:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Begonias are back in fashion – here's how to deadhead them for a beautifully exotic display of continuous flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-begonias BmHJt2V7ibbKQGsK976pCA Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Hampton Hack will set your yard ablaze with a second wind of flowers – here's exactly how to do it to get your perennials to bloom twice ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/the-hampton-hack kjeSnVK5yE7DAYbVsvrkDm Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Prune these plants in July before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs you must trim now before the midsummer pruning window ends ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-july-2025 s8PdSuDzTdpH87qeDhQomk Sat, 05 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to deadhead blanket flowers – to unleash their full flowering potential for limitless color and vigor ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-blanket-flowers ekSjcKbD2zTeYjqqZrnGaf Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to deadhead gardenias – for an explosion of new flowers with a heady fragrance all summer long ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-gardenias Ed44kw8gLbnLxjt32uncN3 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:15:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don’t need to ditch your old, blunt pruners – this $16 sharpening stone will transform them in seconds (and it’s what pro gardeners use) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/okatsune-sharpening-stone kuknT6JBMhZarqQe2z6ie6 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to deadhead sweet peas properly – for relentless, uninterrupted flowering all summer and into fall ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-sweet-peas oFrzFSsMq4f2cbk4kuoCRG Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:29:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ When and how to prune ninebark – expert horticulturists share advice for shapely shrubs and beautiful displays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-and-how-to-prune-ninebark VJkXCBhTw6cSAUJG6kLnYc Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Plants that never need pruning, ever – 5 expert picks for a high-impact, low-maintenance garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-that-never-need-pruning w9hAW8YMLtSZUViK4PDHD5 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say you should deadhead bee balm for blooms all summer long – here’s when and how to do it ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-bee-balm FLjdxzMmJfZ7U45giAT6aF Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:51:17 +0000