A question about pruning trees and shrubs?

Question

what time of year is it best to do this?

Thank you though, I have so got to catch up on my pruning I have alot of shrubs and a few trees that need pruning.

Answer 1

It depends some on the tree/shrub. If you are just doing light pruning its okay to do it whenever. But heavy pruning should be done in the late fall or winter.

Deciduous plants retrieve the nutrients from their leaves in the fall and store the goodies in the roots. So wait for the leaves to fall before you do a lot of pruning.

Evergreens don't seem so bothered, but...You can shock them cutting off too much.

General rule of thumb is to never cut off more than a third at any one time.

Some plants need to be pruned after they bloom, which may at different times- spring OR fall.

Too much info? There is so much more.