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Arborists reveal when to prune a birch tree to keep it healthy and beautiful, plus when not to trim

Birch trees are magnificent trees to have in any garden. While they bring charm, color and character to a space, they have specific pruning needs. You need to know when to prune a birch tree as ...
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Trees to never prune in April – don't risk the health of trees or lose blooms by trimming this month

Discover six trees to never prune in April, as you'll lose flowers or leave them at risk of damaging pests. Plus, what is the best time to trim them safely?

Here are the best (and worst) times to prune your trees this year

All fruit trees, including apple, pear, and plum, should be pruned in the spring as they can be sensitive and don't like to ...
Marin Independent Journal

Now’s the time to prune fruit trees

If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle: branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t ...
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The best time to prune fruit trees in east Idaho

IDAHO FALLS — One of the most common questions we receive in Extension is: When is the best time to prune my fruit trees? The general rule of thumb is to prune in late winter or early spring, while ...
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11 Trees and Shrubs to Never Prune in Spring (And When to Cut Them Instead)

That urge to grab your pruners the moment temperatures rise is one of the most natural impulses in gardening, and one of the most destructive. Every March, well-meaning gardeners pick up their loppers ...