Pruning: You asked us all about it so Peter Dowdall answered  

Gardening: Whether you're a beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Hydrangea blooms have a beautiful winter-look in the garden and they act like a blanket to protect the plant from snow and frost but they will benefit from being pruned before the end of February. Picture: iStock

This lockdown passion for gardening is here to stay and everyone is out and about taking care of their outdoor patches. I have received dozens of queries to this page over the last month regarding pruning.

When to prune roses; Is it ok to prune apple trees now; when can I cut back hydrangeas? Let me attempt to answer these and other questions by offering some general advice.