gardens

Special/Nassau County Extension -- Branches crossing or rubbing together can be pruned any time of year, but it is best to do this when the branches are less than 2-inches in diameter.

Got your pruning saw, your pruning shears, tree trimmer and a pair of gloves? Then let’s go cut something! Whoa, not so fast!

It’s October, and while our summer gardens are past their prime, there’s still some work to do in our yards. And one of the most important fall and winter tasks is pruning trees and shrubs. But, should you prune everything? How much should you prune?