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Winter may seem like a quiet time in the garden, but it's actually one of the most important seasons for pruning. With many deciduous trees bare and plant growth slowed, it's easier to see a plant's structure, remove problem branches and encourage healthy growth for the months ahead.
However, gardening experts say winter isn't the time to cut back everything in sight. While some plants benefit from a hard prune, others have already formed next season's flower buds and should be left untouched until after they bloom.
Fathima Mathen, marketing manager at GARDENA, says successful winter pruning comes down to knowing the difference.
"Winter pruning isn't about cutting everything back. It's about understanding what needs a hard prune, what only needs light shaping or selective cutting, and what should simply be left alone," she said.
