Pruning is a crucial task to undertake during the autumn months to prepare your garden plants for the harsh winter conditions. While trimming damaged and dying heads should be a year-round activity, it becomes particularly important in the autumn. Pruning encourages healthy growth in the spring and promotes fuller, more abundant harvests.
It can also prevent other plant species from growing too large and dominating a garden. Gene Caballero, co-founder of GreenPal , said: "October and November are pivotal months in the gardening calendar, particularly when it comes to pruning." He has shared a few plants that typically "need attention" at this time of year and how to prune them.
Fruit trees enter their dormant season in October. Fruit trees When pruning fruit trees, thin out overcrowded branches to allow light and air into the canopy. Always ensure you remove any diseased or crossing branches, reports the Express .
Roses The main job for roses in the cold season is pruning. Although it may seem daunting and complex at first, it's straightforward when you follow these simple principles. If your garden is exposed to windy conditions, it's advisable to give the roses an early prune to reduce potential damage caused by "wind rock".
Gene advised: "Cut back any long or straggly growth to prevent wind rock – the action of strong winds pulling at the plant's roots." The gardening guru highlighted that pruning is "especially crucial for bush and shrub roses". When it comes to climbin.