Landscape pro: do heavier pruning in late winter, remove dead growth anytime
Ben of USU Extension in Washington County advised homeowners to limit heavy pruning to late winter/early spring (generally no more than 25% of growth), remove dead or diseased material year-round, and be cautious pruning fall-blooming shrubs to avoid losing blooms.
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Ben, a landscape professional with Utah State University Extension in Washington County, told listeners that late winter and early spring remain the preferred time for most heavy pruning and that heavy cuts should usually remove no more than about 25% of plant growth.
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