Deciduous Trees The best time to trim deciduous trees is typically in the winter months. "Trees are still dormant," says Joe Moussa, owner of Mosaic Home and Garden Center.

If pine trees are pruned too early, the tree could be deformed and pruning too late could cause the tree to be stunted. Be sure to prune only the current year’s growth.

Here is a step-by-step guide to help you properly prune your trees before they start getting leaves.

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...