It may still be winter, but make no mistake about what you can already do in the garden in February. Because if you want to enjoy a beautiful and colorful garden in the summer, then you should already work hard.

In the winter, a lot of pruning can be done. So, get the scissors out of the shed and start cutting!

Fruit trees

In the second month of the year the apple and pear trees, among others, can be pruned. It is important that they are pruned now, because in this way the heart of the crown gets enough light. So it can grow well in the spring and summer. Otherwise you may end up with zero apples or pears to pick in the summer. Make sure it is not freezing when you prune the fruit tree.

Conifers

In February you can also roll up your sleeves for the conifers. But make sure you do not cut them back too deep, this is only allowed for the Taxus. Other conifers should not be pruned to bare wood.

Clematis

The clematis can also be pruned in February. At least, only the summer-flowering clematis. When a clematis blooms in the spring, the flower buds have already formed and you would ruin it by pruning the plant again.

Shrubs

Pruning shrubs is still possible. Do not wait too long, otherwise they will not be in perfect condition next summer and that would be a shame. In winter you can see the structure of the branches. If it gets an ugly shape, it is smart to prune it back. It can do a lot of good. It is important to prune shrubs in time, so that more light and air enters the interior of the shrub. This promotes growth.

Tips

Winter is the period when you can start pruning the garden, so it will look nice again in spring.