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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

7 trees to prune in March before it is too late, plus trimming tips from an expert horticulturist

Pruning a fruit tree in spring with pruning shears.

Pruning trees ensures they remain healthy, safe, and beautiful. An important part of maintaining trees is trimming them at the right time and there are several trees to prune in March as we herald the start of spring this month.

Many deciduous trees will start to break dormancy this month. It means the window to prune them is closing, as you want to trim before the new growth starts. If you have not got out and pruned your fruit trees, dogwoods, oaks, hawthorn, and more then it is a job to add to March’s gardening to-do list.

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