<human>:  How do I prune my trees in the springtime?
<bot>: To prune trees in the springtime, you will want to start by removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches, cutting them off at the base of the branch. Then, you will want to reduce the size of the branches if the tree is overgrown. This can be done by removing any suckers that are growing along the trunk or lateral branches of the tree, as well as removing any shoots growing in the interior of the tree. Additionally, you will want to shape the crown of the tree or cut back longer branch tips so that the canopy of the tree is more evenly distributed. Lastly, finish with a good pruning sealer or bordeaux mixture to protect your pruning work and help deter any ailments that could potentially damage your tree.