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Garden Expert Reveals 10 Must-Prune Plants This Autumn

Sam AllcockBy Sam Allcock11/09/20243 Mins Read
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Peter Murray, a home and garden expert from Murray Steel Buildings, brings over a decade of experience in transforming outdoor spaces through careful planning and maintenance. His expertise lies in understanding the crucial role that proper plant care plays in fostering healthy growth and vibrant blooms. Peter shares expert insights on how homeowners can prepare their plants for the seasons ahead, ensuring their gardens continue to flourish year after year.

1. Roses

Pruning Time: Early autumn.

How to Prune: Cut back dead or diseased stems, and shape the plant by trimming lightly.

Tip: Make angled cuts just above an outward-facing bud to promote new growth.

2. Hydrangeas

Pruning Time: Late summer to early autumn.

How to Prune: Remove spent flowers and dead stems carefully. Avoid heavy pruning for old wood varieties.

Tip: Use clean, sharp shears to prevent damage.

3. Lavender

Pruning Time: Late summer.

How to Prune: Cut back spent flower stalks and trim the plant lightly, avoiding cutting into the old wood.

Tip: Prune to maintain a rounded shape and prevent the plant from becoming leggy.

4. Wisteria

Pruning Time: Late summer.

How to Prune: Cut back long, whippy summer growth to about five or six leaves from the main stem.

Tip: This encourages flowering for next year and keeps the plant under control.

5. Clematis (Late-Flowering Varieties)

Pruning Time: Early autumn.

How to Prune: Trim back flowered stems by about a third to encourage new growth.

Tip: Avoid pruning early-flowering varieties in autumn, as it may affect next year’s blooms.

6. Shrub Roses

Pruning Time: Late summer to early autumn.

How to Prune: Remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches and lightly shape the plant.

Tip: Always prune with clean, sharp tools to prevent infections.

7. Fruit Trees (Apple & Pear)

Pruning Time: Late summer.

How to Prune: Remove dead or damaged branches, and thin out crowded areas to allow sunlight through the canopy.

Tip: Aim for an open structure to encourage better fruiting next year.

8. Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)

Pruning Time: Early autumn.

How to Prune: Remove spent flower spikes and trim back growth to maintain shape.

Tip: Prune hard in late winter to early spring to encourage vigorous blooming next year.

9. Fuchsias

Pruning Time: Early autumn.

How to Prune: Remove spent flowers and trim back to maintain a neat shape.

Tip: In late winter, cut back harder to encourage a bushier plant in spring.

10. Perennials (E.g., Delphiniums, Lupins)

Pruning Time: Late summer to early autumn.

How to Prune: Cut back faded flowers and dead stems to ground level to promote strong growth next year.

Tip: Mulch around the base of the plant after pruning to protect the roots over winter.

Pruning these plants at the right time helps maintain their health and encourages strong growth and flowering in the following season.

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