✂️ Pruning Trees & Shrubs: Quick Guide 1️⃣ When? Late winter or post-flowering. Light trims anytime. 2️⃣ Tools Clean, sharp shears or saws = clean cuts. 3️⃣ How? Cut above outward buds, angled to drain water. 4️⃣ Remove Dead, diseased, damaged, crossing, suckers, water sprouts. 5️⃣ Go easy Max 1/3 at a time to avoid shock. 6️⃣ Disinfect Clean tools between cuts, especially on sick plants. 7️⃣ Start young Early shaping builds strong, healthy trees. Healthy cuts = thriving plants! | GreenThumb Tip