Put the Loppers Down: Why Most People Mess Up Dormant Pruning Every Winter

A close-up of a proper pruning cut on a tree branch during winter dormancy.

Every January, I look out my window and see the same thing: my neighbor, Bill, out in his yard hacking away at his trees like he’s fighting off a swarm of bees. He’s got no plan, a pair of dull shears, and a look of misplaced confidence. By July, his trees look like they’ve been … Read more