Stop! Never Cut These Plants Back in September
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Are you tempted to tidy up your garden as autumn approaches? Stop! Pruning certain plants in September can ruin next year's display or even invite disease. In this video, we break down exactly which plants you must avoid cutting back right now to protect your garden's health and future blooms.
From flower-set shrubs like Camellias and Lilacs to ornamental grasses and stone fruit trees, learn why timing is everything. We also cover the "problem month" of September and how your local frost dates should dictate your pruning schedule.
What you’ll learn in this video:
Why cutting spring-flowering shrubs now removes next year's buds.
The risks of "lush new growth" before winter frosts.
Which plants provide vital winter protection if left alone.
How to properly sterilize your tools for the pruning you can do.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Why September is a "Problem Month" for Pruning
0:45 - The Golden Rule: Avoid Plants with Set Flower Buds
1:14 - Camellias: Why You’ll Lose Next Year's Blooms
2:32 - Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Magnolias
3:02 - Lilacs and Forsythia 4:07 - Flowering Currants (Ribes)
5:00 - Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius)
6:01 - Deutzia
6:32 - Weigela: Timing the First Flush
7:54 - What You CAN Prune in September (The 3 D's)
8:36 - Pro-Tip: Sterilizing Your Pruning Tools
9:48 - Ornamental Grasses: Winter Protection & Color
11:28 - Roses: Avoiding Lush Growth and Aphids
13:39 - Tree Lilies: Building Bulb Strength
15:06 - Stone Fruit Trees (Prunus Genus): Disease Risks
16:56 - Understanding Regional Frost Dates (Scotland vs. South Coast)
18:11 - Share Your Pruning Tips in the Comments!
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14 Comments
I was just about to go out and chop , chop , chop
I have taken your advice and will leave them alone !
Stop! Never Cut These Plants Back in September
Walking Talking Gardeners
13,541 views
Are you tempted to tidy up your garden as autumn approaches? Stop! Pruning certain plants in September can ruin next year's display or even invite disease. In this video, we break down exactly which plants you must avoid cutting back right now to protect your garden's health and future blooms.
From flower-set shrubs like Camellias and Lilacs to ornamental grasses and stone fruit trees, learn why timing is everything. We also cover the "problem month" of September and how your local frost dates should dictate your pruning schedule.
What you’ll learn in this video:
Why cutting spring-flowering shrubs now removes next year's buds.
The risks of "lush new growth" before winter frosts.
Which plants provide vital winter protection if left alone.
How to properly sterilize your tools for the pruning you can do.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Why September is a "Problem Month" for Pruning
0:45 - The Golden Rule: Avoid Plants with Set Flower Buds
1:14 - Camellias: Why You’ll Lose Next Year's Blooms
2:32 - Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Magnolias
3:02 - Lilacs and Forsythia 4:07 - Flowering Currants (Ribes)
5:00 - Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius)
6:01 - Deutzia
6:32 - Weigela: Timing the First Flush
7:54 - What You CAN Prune in September (The 3 D's)
8:36 - Pro-Tip: Sterilizing Your Pruning Tools
9:48 - Ornamental Grasses: Winter Protection & Color
11:28 - Roses: Avoiding Lush Growth and Aphids
13:39 - Tree Lilies: Building Bulb Strength
15:06 - Stone Fruit Trees (Prunus Genus): Disease Risks
16:56 - Understanding Regional Frost Dates (Scotland vs. South Coast)
18:11 - Share Your Pruning Tips in the Comments!
If you found these tips helpful, don't forget to Subscribe to Walking Talking Gardeners and click the notification bell for more seasonal gardening advice.
#GardeningTips #Pruning #SeptemberGardening #PlantCare #WalkingTalkingGardeners #GardenAdvice
Instagram: walkingtalkinggardener