Spring is just around the corner, which means it's now a great time to get into the to start pruning.

An expert has shared the plants that should be pruned in February. Craig Wilson, co-founder, director and in-house expert at Gardeners Dream, said: "As the winter chill sets in, it's time to don the gardening gloves for one of the most crucial tasks in the gardeners' calendar - pruning.

"While the rest of the garden takes a well-deserved rest, this is the perfect opportunity to shape and prepare your plants for the upcoming spring. From the cascading beauty of wisteria to the classic elegance of roses, each plant requires a unique touch.

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"Here are my top tips on pruning a selection of popular garden staples, ensuring they not only survive but thrive in the coming seasons."

Now is an ideal time to prune group two clematis which flower on both new and old wood, according to the expert. He advised removing dead or weak stems, while also cutting back any remaining stems to encourage "robust new growth and flowering"

The expert pointed out: "When dealing with group three clematis, these are the ones that bloom in late summer on new growth and can be pruned back hard each year.

"You should prune them back hard in late winter. This means cutting back all the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15cm to 30cm above ground level, which will promote a flush of new growth and a profusion of blooms."

Roses Gardeners should ensure to prune roses throughout the month of February as well as planting any bare-root roses, reports .

When it comes to pruning roses, the same rules apply as with any other plant - remove any dead, diseased or damaged wood. Garden enthusiasts should also trim back the remaining branches to an outward-facing bud shape to encourage outward growth.

Craig advised: "Follow this by opening up the bush's centre by removing any inward-growing branches. This will help to improve air circulation and light penetration, reducing the risk of disease and encouraging healthy blooms."

Wisteria is a stunning trailing plant that requires regular pruning to enhance its blooming throughout the growing season. The gardening expert suggested: "In mid-winter, cut back the side shoots, shortened in the previous summer, to two or three buds from the base to enhance the plant structure and focus energy on the formation of spring flowers.

"You'll then want to remove any unwanted or excessive growth, especially around windows and gutters to maintain the shape and control the size of the plant."