It can also be used for keeping trees trimmed to a fixed height. Coppicing involves pruning growth back to, or near, ground level in winter and is used for coloured willow and hazel varieties.

so it is the best time to start pruning plants. According to gardening experts, households with beech or hazel trees and hedges in their garden should make sure they are pruned this month.

UK green thumbs with beech or hazel features in their gardens ... or else it might be wisest to postpone your pruning to protect the tree’s health. Jamie Shipley, garden expert and managing ...