Gardeners named three plants that should never be pruned in winter

Pruning is important for most garden plants, but not all plants should be pruned at the same time. In many gardens, there are three plants that must never be pruned in winter.

This is due to their needs and vulnerability to frost. This was reported by Express.co.uk.

Hydrangeas

Pruning them in winter can remove potential flower buds, which will lead to fewer blooms in the next season. Instead, these plants are best pruned after they have finished blooming in late summer or early fall.

Lilacs

Lilacs also develop their flower buds in late summer, which means you can remove these buds and cut back on the spring bloom. It is best to prune this plant right after flowering in spring, giving it enough time to set new buds for the following year.

Lavender

Since lavender plants are sensitive to excessive moisture, pruning them in winter can lead to a higher risk of rotting or fungal diseases. This can cause damage and harm new growth when spring comes.

While light pruning to remove dead growth can be done in early spring, the main pruning should be done in early fall after flowering.

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