In February, you must trim back to a fat bud.

The horsechestnut has fat buds that are sticky to touch.

While examining these fat buds, it is also fascinating to notice the huge scars left on the twigs by last year's leaves.

The fattest buds of all belong to the horse chestnut.

The magnolia flowers froze to death in their fat buds before they could bloom.

And its branches, so thick with ruddy leaves, were full of fat gray buds.

But last spring the deer walked through the open gate and nipped off the succulent, fat buds.

When a few sunny days helped fat buds open into flowers, the rain quickly shattered them.

Some are in bloom now; others are showing promise with fat buds.

On the trees, fat buds were starting to split; leaves were unfurling.