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INBased on the pruning calendar provided, here is a month-by-month summary of the recommended gardening tasks:
Year-Round Pruning Guide
Month Pruning Tasks & PlantsJanuaryPrune apple, pear, and plum trees while they are in deep dormancy. Focus on removing dead or crossing branches.FebruaryPrune roses to 3–5 outward-facing buds. Trim grapevines before sap rises and evergreen hedges before new growth.MarchCut back summer-flowering shrubs before buds break. Trim ornamental grasses to 10–15 cm before new growth emerges.AprilDO NOT PRUNE spring-flowering shrubs in bloom, as this removes the current year's flowers. Only remove dead or damaged wood.MayPrune forsythia, mock orange, and lilac immediately after they finish flowering. Pinch chrysanthemums for bushier fall blooms.JunePrune weigela, deutzia, and spirea after flowering. Perform the first formal hedge trim of the year on an overcast day.JulyRemove water shoots from fruit trees. Thin apples and pears for better size. Cut lavender back by one-third after flowering.AugustPrune peach and nectarine trees after harvest. Perform a second hedge trim and deadhead roses for a fall flush of blooms.SeptemberRemove fruited raspberry canes. Cut back the dried stems of summer perennials that have finished their growth cycle.OctoberAvoid hard pruning as new growth may be damaged by frost. Only remove storm-damaged branches.NovemberPrune deciduous trees after leaf fall. Reduce climbing roses to their main framework and tie in new canes.DecemberPrune woody perennials in full dormancy. Clean and sharpen tools, and apply sealant to large fruit tree cuts.
General Best Practices
Dormancy: Most major pruning for fruit trees and deciduous plants should happen in winter while they are dormant.
Flowering Timing: Prune spring-blooming plants after they flower, and summer-blooming plants in late winter or early spring.
Tool Care: Always use sharp, clean tools to prevent the spread of disease and ensure clean cuts that heal quickly.
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