Pruning roses after their summer bloom encourages new growth and better blooms next season. Remove dead or weak stems to improve air circulation.
For varieties that bloom on old wood, like mophead hydrangeas, prune after they finish blooming to shape the plant and remove spent flowers.
Summer-blooming clematis should be pruned once their flowering period ends to keep them tidy and encourage better blooms the following year.
Trim back lavender after its summer bloom to prevent it from becoming woody and unruly. This encourages a fuller, healthier plant next season.
Wisteria can become overgrown quickly. Prune it after its summer flowering to control its size and promote better blooms next year.
Plants like forsythia, lilacs, and rhododendrons should be pruned after their flowers fade in the summer to shape the shrub and ensure a good bloom next spring.
Late summer is the ideal time to prune fruit trees like apples and pears. Removing excess growth helps improve air circulation and sunlight exposure, boosting next year’s fruit yield.
Prune herbs regularly before the cold months to prevent them from flowering, which keeps the plant bushier and producing more flavorful leaves.