{"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>
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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>\n

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

Why is spring a good time to prune trees?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\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

Pruning trees in spring is an ideal time to:<\/b><\/h3>\n