Spring is the worst time of year to prune your dogwood tree because you can negatively impact spring blooms. If you want to prune your dogwood trees, any other time of the year is perfect, depending ...

The best color is on new growth — branches that are just a year or two old. Older branches will turn grayish or brown. “To ...

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 ...

Plenty of plants go dormant in winter, which means it's an ideal time to prune them back and ensure that they're looking ...

During this time of year, one of the most frequently-asked questions we Master Gardeners handle is, “Can I prune my (insert name of tree or shrub here) yet?” The answer varies, depending on which ...

Q: I have a red twig dogwood on the east side of my house. Rabbits chewed through most branches during winter, leaving only short stubs at the base. I'd like to cut it to an even height, close to the ...

There’s an old saying in pruning: “Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The advice helps overcome our fear of cutting away too many branches. Other pruning adages are less useful. “When in ...

Pruning is ideal for many plants in or before winter because they are dormant, so stress on the plant is minimal. However, ...