BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Masterclass (On-Demand): Perfect Your Pruning in Summer (2 of 3)
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**Please note, this Masterclass was originally aired live in July 2022, this On-Demand class is the recorded session.**
Summer pruning is an often overlooked task, but cutting back plants in summer has a host of benefits, not least in helping to restrict the size of your plants and stopping them outgrowing their allotted space, as well as promoting future flowering and fruiting.
Discover how to take the headache out of pruning to get the best results from the plants in your garden in part two of a three part online Masterclass series, plus live Q&A with Associate Editor, David Hurrion.
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How summer pruning helps promote more flowers and fruit
Ways to trim and shape plants in summer for decorative effects
Where to make the right cuts during the growing season
How to prune so that cuts will heal quickly and efficiently without leading to dieback
The benefits of summer pruning for reducing their water requirement in hot, dry weather
How pruning back soft growth in summer helps to limit pests and disease problems
Tips and advice on cutting hedges and trimming topiary in summer
Which fruit trees and bushes to summer prune for bumper crops and to improve the quality of the harvest
Why thinning and trimming during the growing season makes the best use of the natural resources of plants
The importance of deadheading during and after flowering
Easy ways to prune rambling roses to keep growth in check and maximise flowering
David has been gardening for more than 50 years, he has designed, built and planted many show gardens, including at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show. His extensive knowledge and practical experience is based on thorough botanical and...