February is pruning time

Pruning guidelines for trees and shrubs will appear in the next two columns. The most urgent need right now is to shape up oaks when they are dormant and before leaf break. February is the month to prune oaks. Gardeners who don’t or can’t take care of their oaks in this month need to wait until summer to safely prune oaks. There are principles to follow when pruning. Start with a goal in mind…