Landscaping in the Big Country with Adam Andrews 1/17/26: Pruning Season Playbook

A hard freeze is on the way, and Adam starts with the simplest move that makes the biggest difference: water before the freeze. He explains why hydrated plants handle cold better than stressed, dry ones—and which outdoor color plants and newly planted trees need a soak. Then it’s all about January tasks: freeze cloth basics, pecan-buying tips (dry and clean), and a quick look at what to start planning for now as vegetable season approaches—onions, asparagus, potatoes, and other cool-season favorites.

In the second half, Adam welcomes special guest Eric Veith for a timely deep dive into pruning season: when to do heavy cuts (now through mid-February), what to leave alone (especially crepe myrtles), and how to prune safely and correctly—tools, sharp chains, and the three-cut method that prevents bark tear. They also talk power-line trimming, why “line clearing” isn’t real tree pruning, and why winter is the perfect window for transplanting trees and shrubs—plus a quick preview of upcoming fruit tree planting season.