Garden experts are urging gardeners to get this important pruning job done before this weekend – or risk an unlimited fine

Lawn with tree planted in a circular bed beside a green painted wall with climbers. Garden redesign of a small city garden in London, owned by Rosie Money-Coutts.

Garden experts are warning that now is your last chance to prune trees in your garden - or risk an unlimited fine.

Pruning is an essential gardening job, and is key to ensuring healthy growth for your plants. However, knowing when not to prune trees is equally important as knowing how to prune trees.