6 Plants you Need to Prune in January for Flourishing Foliage This Spring — 'It's the Secret to a Happier Backyard!'

A small yard with apple trees and a small metal bench.

January is here — a fresh start, the coldest month of the winter season, and a time for sowing the seeds of resolution for the year ahead. 

As a time of dormancy in the garden, it's also the perfect time for prudent pruning without the worry of stressing your plants. The most important part of this delicate art is understanding why and how you should be pruning, so you can enjoy a breathtaking backyard come springtime.