Seasonal upkeep
Have trees and shrubs near the house pruned
Late winter, while they're dormant, suits most trees and shrubs. Keep branches 6 to 10 feet off the roof and siding, and shrubs a foot off the walls so the siding can dry. Prune spring bloomers like lilac and forsythia right after they flower instead.
- How often
- Once a year
- When
- February
Timing by climate
- Hot and humid: January
- Hot and dry: January
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