Jack Miller

You can prune encore azaleas right after they finish their spring bloom, which is the best time to prune encore azaleas for healthy growth.   This timing is crucial because encore azaleas bloom multiple times a year, and pruning at the wrong moment can cut off the developing flower buds for the next cycle.   … Read more

You can prune dead branches any time of year, but the ideal window is late winter or early spring. Pruning dead branches is one of the few pruning tasks that doesn’t stress your tree, since you’re removing wood that’s already gone. This means you can prune dead branches as soon as you spot them, even … Read more

You can prune cherry blossom trees during the late winter or very early spring, just before new growth begins.   This timing is the sweet spot because the tree is still dormant, which means it won’t bleed sap excessively and it’s much easier to see the branch structure without leaves.   If you’ve ever wondered … Read more

You can prune citrus trees in late winter to early spring, just before the new growth flush begins.   This is the ideal time to prune citrus trees because the tree is still semi-dormant and will recover quickly from any cuts you make.   If you’ve been wondering when can you prune citrus trees without … Read more

You can prune boxwood shrubs in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, though a light touch-up in mid-summer is also perfectly fine for shaping.   Knowing when you can prune boxwood shrubs is one of the most common questions I get from gardeners, and honestly, the answer is simpler than most people … Read more