Discover our selection of plants to never prune in December, including spring-flowering shrubs that won't bloom and trees ...

These shrubs flower in the spring on buds that formed the previous year. Prune them in the winter, and you'll be removing those buds, and hence future flowers.

Willow trees ( Salix) are fast-growing trees that can be pruned in December. “Trimming them prevents overgrowing and ensures ...

Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before ...

My mom suggested that maybe you could help me with a tree in my frontyard. It's a dappled willow and we adore it because it's beautiful, but it does seem to be getting out of hand. My husband and I ...