Q: We have a large tree-form lilac that needs to be trimmed back quite significantly. I can’t trim very far before I cut off a lot of leaves. What’s the best way to do this?

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Should I be concerned that ... Please plan carefully before heading out to prune this month. True, February is a great time to prune many deciduous trees and shrubs, but it is also a bad time to trim spring-flowering trees and ... Homes and Gardens on MSN: Trees to never prune in April – don't risk the health of trees or lose blooms by trimming this month Discover six trees to never prune in April, as you'll lose flowers or leave them at risk of damaging pests.

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Plus, what is the best time to trim them safely? Trees to never prune in April – don't risk the health of trees or lose blooms by trimming this month The Journal Times: The Root of it All: Tapping maple trees; Pruning lilac The perennial question of when to prune depends on when your shrub blooms, and what your goals are - with special attention for lilacs. Yahoo: Here are the best (and worst) times to prune your trees this year