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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

7 plants to prune in April – shrubs and herbaceous perennials to snip this month

Pruning in spring with pruning shears.

April is an exciting time in the gardening calendar. As the spring weather arrives the conditions become much more ideal for spending time out in the garden getting important pruning jobs done.

While winter pruning can mean lots of layers and cold fingers, pruning in spring can be a much more enjoyable experience. There may be many plants to prune in spring in your backyard this month too, as it can be an ideal time to trim lots of common shrubs and perennials in your borders.

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