Pruning your bushes is important, so they don’t grow too large, but should only be done during their resting or dormant period. Remember, you’re helping the bushes to grow out naturally, not shaping or shearing them like you do with hedges.
The biggest tip we can give you is to keep in mind that not all bushes have the same pruning schedule, so do your research BEFORE you begin to cut.
How Can You Know When to Prune Your Bushes?
First of all, when you do major pruning depends on the type of bush you have. Some require different pruning schedules than others, if any pruning at all. You may have a type of bush that has minimal growth and stops growing at a certain point.
Secondly, you’re going to need to figure out when your bush goes into its dormant period, which for most bushes is when it will need to be pruned. For example, for some bushes, winter pruning may destroy the bloom in the current year, so ensure that you know what type your bush it is, its dormant period, and how it needs to be pruned before you do anything to it.
If you have a bush that blooms during the spring with flowers, then you must prune your bush as soon as its blossoming period has ended. This maximizes the time that the bush will need for future growth next spring.
Pruning Your Bushes Properly, the First Time
Pruning a bush the wrong way will affect how it grows next year. Remember, you are pruning to help the natural growth, and not to shrink it down to a smaller size. Get the facts before you do anything.
