Pruning doesn't have to feel overwhelming. A simple three-step rule can help you cut with confidence and keep your plants thriving through every season.

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

Mums could be the official flower of fall, but if you want those beautiful autumn blooms, here's what you need to know about pruning and deadheading.