Garden plants to never prune in March or risk losing flowers and killing them

Pruning aims to increase the health of the plant and improve its appearance. It involves removing dead, diseased, or dying branches and stems to help encourage new growth. However, this could all be ruined if the task isn’t performed at the correct times of the year.

This varies depending on which plant needs pruning, but it is often after the plant has flowered. With spring just around the corner, here are some plants which shouldn’t be pruned in March. Honeysuckle is known for its sweet fragrance and unique flowers, but they shouldn’t be pruned now.



Both climbing and bush varieties of honeysuckle shouldn’t be pruned in March because you’ll run the risk of removing the buds which would have bloomed the following season. If your plant blooms in spring or early summer, trim them after they flower. However, if it flowers later in the summer, it is best to wait until spring to trim them.

While pruning now generally won’t hurt a mature maple tree, it is not advised. Maple trees contain sweet sap, which can attract a variety of pests to it. For this reason, they need to be pruned in the summer months to avoid the risk of bleeding sap.

If it is pruned and leaks sap, marks may be left on the bark, which makes it more vulnerable to disease and pests. Azaleas need to be pruned after the blooms fade, or they may not flower the following season. This means the majority of azaleas will need to be pruned in the summer, according to House Digest.

While pruning this plant, it’s incredibly important to use the correct tools, such as sharp secateurs, to make sure they are clean to avoid disease. Jasmines need to be pruned straight after flowering, which is typically in the autumn. This does depend on the variety, though, as winter-blooming jasmine needs pruning in late winter or early spring.

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