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Viburnums require little pruning, but timing is key to avoid losing the lovely flowers. Light pruning should be done soon after the bloom in late spring or early summer. Do more severe structural ...

Make plans now to prune spring-flowering shrubs, such as forsythia, lilac, viburnum and flowering quince, after they finish blooming. “We don’t prune these shrubs in winter because we’d be cutting off ...

I prune plants that are overgrown very aggressively. Most gardeners hesitate to prune aggressively enough to get good results. Overgrown plants have little value in your garden, so don’t be afraid to ...

While viburnums don’t usually require much maintenance, they benefit from occasional pruning. However, making your cuts at the wrong time can sacrifice this shrub's beautiful flowers. Knowing when to ...