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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI have several spring bushes that bloom early and then grow like crazy out of control. When should I cut them back, I say right after they bloom, my neighbor says in winter.
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1 Comment To "When Do You Cut Back A Spring Flowering Bush?"
#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 07/18/2022 @ 11:11 am
It depends on the exact bush, unfortunately. Some specimens will prefer a pruning during the dormant months, and some right after flowering!
Without knowing the type of shrub that it is, you could try experimenting with which method works best for you.