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pangie Lewis Center, OH(Zone 6a) Mar 01, 2011

Hello!!! I am not new to this site, but I am new at gardening, having recently built a house. I planted 11 different types of plants (shrubs/bushes ?) last fall.

Mostly I am wanting to make sure I prune at the right time. Is there a general rule to follow for any bush or shrub?

I have these types:
privet
burning bush
2 types of weigela
russian sage
henry garnet sweet spire (itea)
hostas
black adder hyssop
sand cherry
miss kim lilac (this one did not do well, planted last June)
carpet rose

Thanks for any suggestions! This site is really neat and I look forward to interacting with everyone.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Mar 01, 2011

Easy way to remember... fall bloomers get pruned now and spring bloomers after they flower

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pangie Lewis Center, OH(Zone 6a) Mar 02, 2011

Thank you! That seems to be a fairly easy rule to remember :)

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