Outdoor Guide on MSN

Be sure to prune this eye-catching tree during winter for thriving spring blooms

While yard and gardening maintenance slows down in winter, it's actually prime pruning time for certain trees. Take care of ...
Better Homes & Gardens on MSN

7 winter pruning tips to give your trees and shrubs a head start on spring

Here's how to get your trees and shrubs in great shape this winter.

Prune These Plants In January For A Healthier, More Vibrant Garden In The Spring

Looking for a winter garden task? Pruning plants, shrubs, and trees can help improve growth and health. Here are some you ...
AOL

Should You Trim Trees in Fall or Wait Until Spring? Arborists Explain When It Helps—and When It Hurts

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...
Yahoo

Should You Trim Fruit Trees In The Fall Or Wait Until Spring? Here's The Best Time

Getting the timing wrong is one of the most common mistakes everyone makes when growing fruit trees. Some rush to plant and end up doing it at the wrong time. Others fertilize or water when it does ...
Southern Living on MSN

The Best Things To Plant In January To Jumpstart Your 2026 Garden

You can plant dormant trees and shrubs and sow native plant seeds in January to get a head start on your garden. Discover three fruit-producing plants and six native plants to add to your garden this ...
The Journal

Fall care of newly planted trees

Proper care now contributes to success next spring. As autumn settles over Iowa, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. But for trees — especially those newly planted — fall is a ...