Ep. 358 | Do NOT Prune These Plants Now!
From New Southern Garden by Nathan Wilson
February 28, 2026 · 51 min · Season 7 · Episode 358
About this episode
Nathan discusses which plants should not be pruned until after they bloom in the spring.
This week, Nathan talks about what you should NOT be doing in the garden any time soon: pruning your "old wood" blooming plants! Nathan describes the difference between "old wood" and "new wood" blooming plants and lists out the special spring bloomers you shouldn't prune until after their flowers have faded. If her in doubt, remember, "If it blooms before June, do not prune...until after it blooms."
People in this episode
Host: Nathan Wilson
Topics covered
- gardening
- pruning
- old wood plants
- spring bloomers
- plant care
Keywords
- pruning
- old wood
- new wood
- blooming plants
- gardening tips
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Do NOT Prune These Plants Now!
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