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Sophie Warren-Smith

5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliage

Rose 'Gertrude Jekyll' growing in garden.

Although May is a time when everything starts to bloom, it's also when we need to be a little harsh and cut some varieties back that have already or are currently flowering.

It can seem counter-intuitive because cutting back plants in winter is more considered, but often giving some a little attention now will help their shape and growth for the future.

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