Should you prune plants in winter? If this is something you have pondered, the answer is yes — many shrubs and trees will benefit from a winter trim, but not all.
Knowing how to prune plants properly is integral to keeping them healthy and flourishing. Yet when to prune plants is as important as how to prune them. Timing is generally dependent on the plant's growth habit, and during winter dormancy is a good time to trim many deciduous (those that lose their leaves) trees and shrubs.
