NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - September always feels like a season of transition. School has started back up, football games are back to being a weekly weekend ritual, and I am looking forward to cooler weather even though that may be weeks away.

In the landscape, it’s also the time when many homeowners look at their yards and get the itch to tidy things up. Shrubs may be shaggy, trees have low-hanging limbs, and spent blooms tempt you to reach for the pruners.

But before you start cutting, it’s worth knowing what pruning in September really means for your plants. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the timing of pruning can make a big difference in plant health and next year’s performance.

Heavy pruning even now carries some risk. September in East Texas often brings a mix of ling

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