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Sophie Warren-Smith

5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer blooms – these are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

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It's really important to prune certain plants at the right time of year, and July is one of those key months.

Pruning early-flowering shrubs helps to keep them healthy and growing well. It prevents disease, encourages good growth and more flowering – depending on what your plant is – and helps to keep the plant in the right shape.

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