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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

7 plants to prune in March – backyard shrubs you should trim this month

Female hand pruning tree branch.

March can be a very busy time in the gardening calendar as the days start to get longer and warmer, and many plants awaken from their winter slumber. 

The late winter and early spring window is a fantastic time to prune many shrubs and trees to get your backyard into shape. Whether you prune some plants in March, or have to wait a bit longer, however, may very much depend on how late the frosts continue in your local area.

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