11/25/2024
Hello Everyone
As the weather begins to change, so do our plants. They go "dormant" or shut down. This period of dormancy is an optimal time to prune some of these plants. Here are a few you may have in your garden:
Deciduous shrubs;
Many ornamental shrubs bloom in the spring from new growth, so they should be pruned in late winter. This includes beautyberry, butterfly bush, clethra, crapemyrtle, panicle hydrangeas, smooth hydrangeas, roses, and rose of Sharon.
Dense multi stemmed shrubs;
These shrubs can be cut back to the ground in the winter to maintain their height and prevent stems from becoming too crowded. Examples include bush clover and glossy abelia.
Fruit trees and bushes;
Winter is a great time to prune fruit trees and bushes to encourage fruit production.
Oaks, elms, and apple trees
These trees should only be pruned in the winter because they are susceptible to oak wilt, Dutch elm disease, and fire blight, respectively.
Other trees
Bald cypress, honey locust, juniper, poplar, and spruce trees also respond well to winter pruning.
Evergreen shrubs;
such as boxwood, holly, and yew, should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
If you see any of your garden's plants in this list or want to know if you have plants that should be pruned in the winter months,
Call today for a free and friendly estimate.
Kind regards,
Mark.
Owner/operator Silent Stone Gardens Landscaping Maintenance & Design LLC
Licensed /Insured/Educated/Experienced
862-273-8168
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