To maintain the shape of your box hedge you should prune it twice a year. The first trim should be carried out in late May or early June after the risk of frost has passed. The second prune should be done in early September if you cut your box back any later than this you …
A well-loved shrub that is planted in gardens up and down the UK because of the beautiful new scarlet red foliage it produces. Regular pruning will help your red robin maintain its beauty. The best time to prune your shrub is at the start of the growing season. This is normally late March/early April depending …
Pruning an Acer should really be kept to a minimum as the most graceful shape can come from a tree that has been left to develop naturally. But if you wish to prune your Acer to take a certain shape or hard prune an overgrown tree then this is best carried out when it fully …
The main pruning season for clematis is from late winter to early spring. But some can also be pruned after their first flourish of flowers in early summer. Regular pruning of your clematis encourages strong growth and flowering. If left unpruned it will turn into a tangled mess with a bare base and flowers above …
Rosemary is a great addition to any herb garden, however, it does require annual pruning to keep it looking at its best. The main reason for an annual prune is to help slow down the formation of wood and extend the vigour and lifetime of your rosemary. The best time of year to prune rosemary …
Almost all hydrangeas should be pruned in late winter or early spring, with the exception being the climbing hydrangea which is pruned after flowering in summer. Before you start hacking back your shrub you first need to identify which type of hydrangea you have in your garden. This is because different types of hydrangeas need …
When To Prune Bushes, Climbers And Standards Almost all roses need to be pruned in late winter/early spring, around March time depending on where you live in the UK. This is recommended for established plants and any roses that you have planted during the previous autumn and winter. If you plan on planting a bush …
Lavender is an easy to grow, versatile evergreen semi-shrub that produces one of the longest-lasting and beautifully scented flowers around. A drought-tolerant plant that likes a sunny dry spot and thrives in borders, pots, herb or gravel gardens. Lavender is an evergreen shrub that looks like a perennial plant because most of its growth is …
