In May we can already prune some early flowering shrubs (Forsythia, Flowering Quince, Flowering Almond, Viburnum opulus,..). But not before they start to fade. This will allow them to have a sufficient time to produce new shoot for next spring.
Forsythia is an exception. If you with to maintain it in the desired form, you have to cut off a long, young shoots through the whole growing season.
We can also start to pruning hedges and shapes formed from evergreen shrubs such as Boxwood.
Ensure that you cut them early enough, because the hot sun can scorch new leaves.
After the pruning we cursorily dig up the soil around the Shrubs and water them. We can put the compost around the shrubs or we can also use slow-acting fertilizer and place the mulch.
If the summer is dry we have to water the shrubs once a week.
Related posts:
Deciduous Shrubs - undemanding
Evergreen Shrubs - also good for hedge
Cypress - Conifer suitable for hedge
