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2. Summer-flowering shrubs<\/b><\/h3>\n
The plant expert said: \u201cMany shrubs that have finished their flowering season by September benefit from light pruning. This can stimulate fresh growth and promote more robust blooms the following year.\u201d<\/p>\n
3. Perennial plants<\/b><\/h3>\n
Ash added: \u201cAs their flowers fade, some perennials can be cut back. This encourages a tidy garden appearance and can sometimes spur a second, albeit smaller, bloom.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. Deciduous trees<\/b><\/h3>\n
The expert said September can be a great time to prune any non-fruiting deciduous trees because the sap is \u201cslowing down\u201d and the tree is preparing for winter. This means \u201cless stress\u201d and \u201cless likelihood\u201d of disease transmission.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Ash recommended pruning raspberry canes back to ground level once they have finished fruiting in the autumnal months.<\/p>\n The plant pro noted: \u201cThis helps the plant focus its energy on next year’s growth. If you’re growing grapevines, September is a time to consider pruning.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBy doing so, you direct the plant’s energy to the grapes and not unnecessary leafy growth.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, not everything should be pruned in September. Spring-flowering shrubs have set their buds by now, and pruning would mean cutting off next year’s flowers.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cSimilarly, if you have plants sensitive to the cold, heavy pruning can stimulate new growth, which will be particularly vulnerable to frost.<\/p>\n \u201cAs always, the mantra remains the same: know your plants, and prune with purpose and understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cPruning is as much an art as it is a science, and the more you know about your garden’s inhabitants, the better caretaker you will be.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Raspberry canes and grapevines<\/b><\/h3>\n
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