Article continues below A befuddled gardener, unsure about the optimal time to prune their precious hydrangea, sought wisdom from the knowledgeable folks of the 'Hydrangeas in the UK' Facebook group.

Most deciduous trees are best pruned when dormant, in late autumn or winter. Don't prune in early spring, as many trees bleed sap if cut at this time of year. The exceptions to the 'deciduous tree ...