✂️ Summer Pruning - Does and Don’ts ✂️

Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardner, is here to help you clean up those Summer Perennials in your landscape.

Never be afraid to summer prune or clean up those perennials. Pruning in the summer is not only okay, but it can also benefit your plants. Removing spent blooms and trimming excess growth encourages healthier and more vigorous blooms.

For example, I recently pruned the green growth on a Red Hot Poker, and it doubled in size within a week! Just a little attention and cleanup can make a significant difference. Plants often respond positively to pruning, almost as if celebrating the extra care.

When pruning, always use clean, sharp tools to make precise cuts and be mindful not to remove more than one-third of the plant at a time. This ensures the plant retains enough foliage while encouraging new growth. Regular summer pruning keeps your garden looking its best and your plants thriving.

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✂️Ken Lain, the Top 10 Gardener

 

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