When in the fall do you trim flowering shrubs?

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When in the fall do you trim flowering shrubs?

FYI - For Southern states and specifically the Lorepetalum (Sp?) bush. Also, the Gardenia Bush? Does it need to be before or after a frost?

2007-10-09 12:30:32 · 2 answers · asked by Arbonne Gal 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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The tradition is after Valentine's Day. I do it a little before that but after mid January. You just don't want to encourage new buds until after the possibility of a freeze is over.

2007-10-09 15:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Always trim flowering shrubs when they have stopped flowering and the flowers have fallen off. Then give a good trim and watch the new growth sprout up. Do not trim again until after the next flowering or else you will loose all that new growth.

2007-10-09 12:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by cuddles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋