Don't Prune These Spring Bloomers Yet
Be careful not to prune certain spring bloomers yet, as early cuts can sacrifice this season’s flowers Don’t Prune These 7 Plants in Early Spring | Gardening Know How.
Azaleas set their flower buds the previous summer, so pruning them now means cutting off this year's blooms. Shape azaleas after they flower to avoid sacrificing their floral display. Similarly, forsythia blooms on old wood, meaning buds formed last year produce this spring's flowers. Pruning forsythia now removes those buds, resulting in fewer flowers. Lilacs also bloom on old wood, so spring pruning will reduce their flowering. Wait until after the lilacs bloom to prune them, allowing you to enjoy their fragrant flowers.
