12 plants you should prune in winter (and 6 you shouldn’t)

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...
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Want Your Mums to Bloom Big This Fall? Here’s When (and How) to Prune Them

Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...
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Plants to never prune in December – 7 to avoid this winter, and why

Discover our selection of plants to never prune in December, including spring-flowering shrubs that won't bloom and trees ...
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Should You Prune Your Mums After Flowering? What to Do for Better Blooms All Season Long

Deadhead container mums to get more blooms and extend color into fall. Don’t prune hardy mums in fall—wait until spring for better growth. Water well, give full sun, and wait for cooler temps before ...
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12 Perennial Plants To Avoid Pruning In The Fall At All Costs

Pruning is an important task to help ensure plant health and keep the perennial garden thriving. In my work as a professional gardener, I try to observe the recommended guidelines for pruning shrubs ...