When to trim privet bushes?

Question

Over winter my privet turned brown. Now all green are starting to come through, Should I leave whatever brown is on the bush or remove it to make room for the green leaves.????

Also, the tops of my Boxwood got yellowed over the winter. Should I trim off the yellow areas.???

Answer 1

You can prune any dead material off at any time. The privet will come back on its own, but giving it a pruning will help it to branch out.

These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ligustrum/growing-ligustrum-shrubs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/boxwood-care.htm