4 plants you should never prune in December – and why pruning in winter could cost you next year's blooms

Flowering lavender plant growing in metal bucket pot next to outdoor seat with yellow and grey cushions in garden.

Pruning is a popular winter gardening task, but we thought we'd take a look at the plants you should never prune in December to ensure we aren't dealing our trees and shrubs undue damage.

Thanks to the dormancy period, there are plenty of plants you can cut back in winter, which means there are several plants to prune in December. For others, winter pruning can remove potential flower buds, leave plants vulnerable to disease and stunt spring growth, so it's crucial that you know which plants to avoid trimming this month.