# Prune with purpose

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Podcast: [Garden Variety](https://stenobird.com/podcast/garden-variety-5435935)
Published: 2026-01-23T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/garden-variety/2026-01-23/prune-with-purpose
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## Resource

Some trees, like oaks, need to be pruned during the dormant season to avoid diseases — though you'll likely want to wait for warmer winter days. Mark Vitosh, district forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, joins the show to talk about winter tree maintenance.

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