When Do U Trim Forsythias?

Forsythia produces flower buds on current season's growth, so if you want to maximize the flower show, prune shrubs shortly after they finish flowering. All pruning should be completed before mid-July in order to give plants enough time to put on new growth and develop flower buds.

When should butterfly bushes be trimmed?

Always prune just above some new leaf growth to encourage is a mass of new foliage. This pruning might seem a bit radical, but come spring, it'll be back looking fantastic." "So whatever the colour, size or form, these tough-as-boots bird and butterfly magnets could be a great addition to your garden!"

What month is best to trim bushes?

The best time to rejuvenate large, overgrown shrubs is late winter or early spring (March or early April). Heavy pruning in late winter or early spring will reduce or eliminate the flower display for 2 or 3 years. However, rejuvenation pruning will restore the health of the shrubs.