{"id":1265,"date":"2020-04-01T21:02:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T21:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2020-04-01T21:02:50","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T21:02:50","slug":"is-spring-the-right-time-to-prune-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/news\/is-spring-the-right-time-to-prune-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Is spring the right time to prune trees?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Choosing the best time of year to prune trees can be a balancing act to make sure you support strong growth.\u00a0<\/span> And a tree that has become overgrown with unsightly- or even dangerously overhanging branches \u2013 will quickly grab your attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Early action is the best solution and the start of spring is a prime time to prune trees in need of some overdue attention \u2013 although it all depends on the species.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The most important factor in considering when to prune a tree is to minimise any damage and ensure <\/span>pruning<\/span><\/a> supports the tree\u2019s growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>\n Pruning a tree at the wrong time of the year can sometimes cause damage as it interferes with the natural growth cycle and how the tree will harvest its reserves through the winter \u2013 or support new growth.<\/span><\/p>\n As new growth generally occurs in plants in the spring, the earliest part of spring is a good time to look at any work that needs doing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n March and April usually leave enough time for tree pruning to take place before the sunnier weather encourages swifter growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With better weather, and problem areas on a tree more visible, the early months of spring are ideal for thinning trees and removing damaged branches to allow trees to make the most of the fertile summer months.<\/span><\/p>\n Well-timed, considerate tree pruning in spring will help trees to grow in a strong and even structure.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not all trees are suited to being pruned in the spring, however, which makes using a professional tree surgeon invaluable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A tree surgeon will be able to advise you on the best course of action to care for a particular tree, which may mean pruning it in the autumn, winter or summer depending on the species.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The problems are related to how quickly the tree can heal itself from any pruning work – and if pruning could actually damage new growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Always be wary of the signs of new foliage appearing on tree branches when considering pruning as this is an integral part of the way in which a tree receives and distributes nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nSpring is a natural time of year for people to turn their thoughts to garden and <\/span>grounds maintenance<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy is spring a good time to prune trees?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Pruning trees in spring is an ideal time to:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Caution: Be wary of new growth when pruning trees in spring<\/b><\/h3>\n