April is a month for pruning summer-flowering shrubs, evergreen hedges, old perennials, ornamental grasses, and trees that remain dormant in colder climates. However, timing is crucial, and any pruning must be done at the right time, especially during periods of changeable and potentially extreme weather.
The recent weather in the US has been highly variable, with different regions seeing different extremes. There have been severe storms in the Midwest, cold snaps in the Northeast, and record-breaking heat in the Southwest. It continues to look unstable for April, but warmer than average across much of the country. However, more extreme weather is not out of the question, with storms, dry and hot spells, and drought a distinct possibility.
