How to prune shrubs in February — you'll need to be quick as the pruning window is closing for many of them

Table and chairs laid for a meal on a gravel area beside raised beds with shrubs and flowers. .

Baby, it's cold outside – but that's exactly why you need to learn how to prune shrubs in February like a pro.

When it comes to what to prune in February, shrubs are top of the list. This is because you usually need it chilly if you're pruning; colder climes usually mean that most of your best shrubs will be dormant, making it an ideal time for cutting back as they're less susceptible to disease and hungry pests.