8 plants to prune in September before it's too late - giving them a trim now will help to boost blooms and keep growth in check

"It's the ideal time for targeted pruning of plants and flowering shrubs to keep them healthy, vigorous and growing well. It's an easy process that means removing any dead, damaged or lopsided twigs and branches to allow the plant to be in the best shape possible for winter. Many deciduous varieties can be pruned at any time during the dormant season, roughly from now until February depending on climate variations."

""For the best results, give your wisteria a prune twice a year," says plant expert Helena Jones. "Once in August/early September to tidy things up and to let sunlight reach next year's flowering wood, and again in winter to encourage plenty of short, flowering spurs. Just cut back all the strong new growth to five buds and remove any spent flower stalks from this year.""

September is a prime month for targeted pruning to remove dead, damaged or lopsided twigs and branches and prepare plants for winter. Thinning densely packed stems improves light penetration and air circulation, benefiting overall plant health. Many deciduous varieties can be pruned during the dormant season, roughly from September to February, when leaf loss reveals structure and necessary cuts. Preserve shrubs and climbers that provide autumn leaf colour and berries until their display finishes. Wisteria benefits from two annual prunes: a late-summer trim to shorten vigorous shoots and a winter prune to encourage short flowering spurs.

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