Armed with the right tools and know-how, you’re ready to prepare your shrubs for winter and set the stage for a spectacular spring display. This guide will walk you through 17 perennials that benefit from a fall haircut. · by taking the time for a thoughtful fall trim, you’re setting the stage for an even more beautiful and bountiful garden next year. Get it done before it gets cold! · you can get a head start on spring pruning by cutting back a handful of shrubs before winter. This still gives them time to set flowers for the following year. · summer flowering shrubs should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Deciduous shrubs that arent grown for flowers can be trimmed back at the same time. Let’s take a closer look at how to do it correctly. · by trimming these six shrubs before the first frost and waiting until spring for the other three, you’ll enjoy lush blooms and sturdy growth. · discover 10 popular shrubs that should be pruned before winter for healthier growth and stunning spring blooms. When should you not trim bushes? · understanding when and how to prune before frost is the key to keeping your garden healthy, disease-free, and ready to thrive once the temperatures rise again. Find out which shrubs tolerate fall pruning and others to leave until next year. · prune evergreen shrubs (yew, holly, and boxwoods) and evergreen trees (spruce, fir) in late winter or early spring when they are still dormant and before new growth begins.
