Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants and tremendous future flowering displays. There is a lot to do in the garden this month, but do not overlook pruning when putting together your to-do list for May.
There is a good mix of plants to prune in May. It ranges from spring-flowering shrubs, which may need attention to stay in the best shape for next year’s blooming, to summer-flowering herbaceous perennials, which can benefit from a spring chop. While it may sound surprising, pruning the latter this month can improve your summer displays.
