How To Prune In Springtime DIAZ ELEGANT LANDSCAPING What is Pruning? Pruning refers to the selective removal of certain parts of a plant, such as branches, buds, and roots. Pruning balances plant growth, improves pest and disease management. Diaz Elegant Landscaping provides professional landscaping services in Atlanta. They have a dedicated team of experts. Benefits of Pruning Pruning is an excellent method as it promotes healthy growth and flowering. Specially for plants in the shade, clearing out shoots that reach the sun can help the plant look fuller and tidier. The early springtime is the best time to prune since most of the plants remain dormant, they will not loose their energy. Deciduous Trees Shrubs They lose their leaves in winter. remove the branches that grow inwards because they can pose competition for water. Cut down the dead parts of a branch or stem. Try to remove deadwood and crowded branches. Types of Plants and How to Prune them Azaleas Japanese Camellia It is important to prune them once as they stimulate to flower and branching depending upon the age of azaleas. The thin overcrowded branches blocks airflow and reduce habitat for pests. Try to cut as close to the branch as possible. Contact Us