Spring is finally here, and the urge to get outside and start pruning is irresistible. Take care, then, not to fall foul of this simple pruning mistake, stopping your plants from bouncing back.
Oh, believe us, we know there’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh earth and the sound of sharp secateurs slicing their way through winter-weary branches. But that first burst of enthusiasm? It can lead to a surprisingly common mistake: pruning too early.
Many gardeners, eager to encourage new growth, see spring as the window to begin cutting back shrubs, fruit trees, roses, and flowering plants. If you do this before the last frost has passed…
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