3. When trees and shrubs are going dormant. Plant scientists contend that fall is the worst time to prune trees and shrubs. Woody plants are slowing growth and readying themselves to survive winter.

The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring, but different hydrangeas have different needs. Avoid pruning more than one-third of growth, as this can lead to stunted blooms.

Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth anytime. Dan Gill is a retired consumer horticulture specialist with the LSU AgCenter.

If you prune that type in winter, there won’t be many/any left to flower in spring. This is the case for the popular bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla,) ...

When should I prune my hydrangea? I've gotten conflicting answers, so am a bit confused on what to do. This can be confusing, because there are many different types of hydrangeas!

Horticulture experts say late winter is the ideal time to prune many plants in Oklahoma, but homeowners should know when and how to prune to avoid damaging their landscaping. Thursday, February ...

If you prune spring bloomers in fall, winter, or early spring before the plants flower, you’ll cut off the buds and get no blooms that year. That’s why you wait until right after flowering to cut.

Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth anytime. Dan Gill is a retired consumer horticulture specialist with the LSU AgCenter.

Horticulture experts say late winter is the ideal time to prune many plants in Oklahoma, but homeowners should know when and how to prune to avoid damaging their landscaping. Thursday, February ...