The essential plants to prune before the end of May to ensure better blooms and coverage

A compilation of three plants to prune in May including clematis, lavender and bay trees.

There are key plants to prune in May to take advantage of optimum conditions to protect and preserve future buds. Marking the end of spring May is the ideal time to tend to perennials that are finishing flowering and plants that need pruning back to bloom better for the remainder of the year. 

To ready your garden trends for the summer ahead, cutting back certain plants now will encourage strong, fresh growth – it also helps to keep them in shape.