Pruning
Get pruning advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.

Our Ultimate Guide to the Best Pruning Tools: Everything You Need for Cutting, Trimming, and Shaping
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I’ve Had My Felco F2 Pruners Since My First Day as a Professional Gardener, and I Still Use Them Over a Decade Later – Here’s Why They Remain My Go-to ToolPublished
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Pruning: The Complete Guide to When, How, and What to PrunePublished
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When to Prune Fig Trees – The Expert Timing for Healthy Growth and a Generous HarvestPublished
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Think Twice Before You Prune These Plants in June – You Could Sacrifice This Year's Flowers and Next Year's GrowthPublished
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Your May Pruning Guide: What to Cut Back Now for Glorious Summer Growth – and What to Leave AlonePublished
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The Mini Japanese Saw That’s Ideal for Tricky Pruning Jobs – It’s Sturdy, Lightweight, and AffordablePublished
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Don’t Prune These Trees in April – You’ll Sacrifice Blooms Or Even Risk Their Future HealthPublished
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Gardeners Are Rediscovering Japanese Pruning Saws – Here’s Why Traditional Backyard Tools Work So WellPublished
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Don’t Prune Everything in April – 6 Plants That Need Cutting Back Now, and What to Avoid Touching This MonthPublished
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Don’t Delay Pruning These 5 Flowering Trees in Spring – You Could Miss Out on Glorious BloomsPublished
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Stop – Don’t Prune Everything Yet. Here’s What Actually Needs Cutting Back in March, and What to AvoidPublished
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Think Twice Before Touching Your Neighbor’s Tree – Legal Experts Warn When Pruning Could Break the LawPublished
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There’s a Short Window to Cut Back Perennials – 7 Plants to Tackle in February (Before Spring Growth Starts)Published
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Stop! Prune These Plants in February, and You’ll Ruin This Year’s FlowersPublished
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7 Trees that Thrive When Pruned in February – Late Winter Conditions Are an Ideal Time to TrimPublished
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Fan-Trained Fruit Trees Need Regular Trimming, but Timing and Techniques Vary – Discover the Best Approach for Different FruitsPublished
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February Is a Peak Pruning Time, but You Must Target the Right Plants – These 7 Will Give Stunning Displays if Trimmed This MonthPublished
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Pruning Almonds Is Essential for Strong Trees and Stunning Blooms – and It All Starts From the Moment You Plant ItPublished
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The Secret to a Healthy Cotoneaster With Stunning Berries Is Proper Pruning – Here’s How the Experts Do ItPublished
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Experts Claim ‘Gradual Pruning’ Is the Safest Way to Prune a Loquat Tree to Avoid Ruining Your HarvestsPublished
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I’ve Spent Countless Winters Pruning Hedges – These Are the 7 Deciduous Hedges You Can Trim in JanuaryPublished
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Don't Miss the January Pruning Window – 7 Trees that Love a Winter Trim, With Expert Advice on How to Prune SafelyPublished
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Never Prune These Fruit Trees in Winter, or You’ll Put Their Future at Risk – 7 Species to Keep the Pruners Away From This JanuaryPublished
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Get Your Pruning Year Off to a Spectacular Start – 7 Shrubs and Vines to Trim on Bright January daysPublished
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Don’t Risk the Health of Your Plants This Winter – 7 Trees and Shrubs to Never Prune in DecemberPublished
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Don’t Miss December’s Short Pruning Window – 7 Trees and Shrubs That Need Attention in Milder RegionsPublished
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I Spent Many Late Fall Days Pruning – And Here Are 7 Trees I Recommend Trimming in November as They Enter DormancyPublished
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I Worked in Large Public Gardens For Years, and Here Are 7 Fruits, Shrubs, and Flowers I Always Prune in NovemberPublished
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Think before you prune in October – here are 7 plants you should never cut until springPublished