Before you start your late autumn garden tidy-up, put down the secateurs! Pruning the wrong plants in November can ruin next year’s floral display, expose tender perennials to winter frost damage, or strip essential food sources and shelter away from garden wildlife.
In this autumn gardening guide, we break down the specific shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials you should never cut back in November, the reasons behind leaving them alone, and exactly when to prune them instead for healthy growth and maximum blooms next spring and summer.
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