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How to prune roses in winter
Roses need pruning at least twice a year, to deadhead spent blooms in Summer and a stronger prune in winter.
What fruit trees to prune in winter
The big one that you don't prune back is apricots.
Taming the wild
Careful observation and a bit of know-how helps when rejuvenating an old tip-bearing apple tree.
Top tip for dead-heading and pruning
Encourage new growth by removing spent blooms.
Maximising yield by summer pruning fruit trees
Julian Blackhirst explains the essentials to improve yields from your orchard.
Pruning and Shaping
Make every cut count - the why, when and how of pruning.
Pruning perennial flowers: video
Watch our video on how to get the best out of your spring and summer perennials with a simple pruning regime.
Summer Pruning: video
Find out how to rejuvenate an old fruit tree into a productive one with some summer pruning.
How to prune fruit trees in winter
Winter is the time to take a good look at your deciduous fruit trees and do any necessary pruning