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Amy McArdle

When should you prune fruit bushes? Experts urge you to take the shears out soon for a bumper crop next year

Fruit bushes pruning.

Any seasoned gardener will know that a bountiful crop is determined by the preparation done in the months before and for fruit bushes, a winter prune is often the key. The cold weather might have lulled you into thinking it's too early to be thinking about spring and summer but don't be fooled - now is a vital time to give your fruit bushes some attention.

Pruning fruit bushes promises a tidy-looking modern garden through winter and a flourishing one come spring, but it's essential you do it at the right time. It can be difficult to pin down the ideal moment for every single gardening task in your backyard but pruning is one to pay particular attention to. The work you do now will be vital in preparing your bushes for the busy season to come. 

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