Loaded question! You can cut back a lot but most really don't need it. (In the wild, they keep growing whether they are trimmed or not!) You also need to be sure of what type of plants you have because you can damage the next year's blooms if you cut back the wrong areas. The best bet is to question each plant to be sure. Either Google, ask a local greenhouse or come back to HomeTalk to ask.
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Anything that looks dead..................
What plants in particular
If it blooms in spring wait until after it blooms,
Loaded question! You can cut back a lot but most really don't need it. (In the wild, they keep growing whether they are trimmed or not!) You also need to be sure of what type of plants you have because you can damage the next year's blooms if you cut back the wrong areas. The best bet is to question each plant to be sure. Either Google, ask a local greenhouse or come back to HomeTalk to ask.