Choose a plant to see a simple guide to when to prune and what to remove.
Timings are given in broad seasons for typical UK/US temperate gardens – always adjust for your local climate.
General guide for established garden plants. Very young or newly planted specimens are usually pruned more lightly.
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Best time to prune:
What to prune:
How to approach it:
Tip: combine this with your local frost dates and growth stage. When in doubt, prune less rather than more.
This tool gives broad, non-region-specific guidance. Different cultivars and climates can need different timing and techniques.
Always check local advice for disease risks and legal restrictions, especially for large trees, boundary hedges and fruit trees.
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