How is the best time and way to trim back a red Japanese Maple?

Judy.augspurger
by Judy.augspurger

We have a red Japanese Maple that needs to be trimmed. It is almost to the ground and is spread out over some flowers planted around it. We don't know when is the best time to do it or exactly how it needs to be done. It is a beautiful tree and we don't want to ruin it.

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