The best time to prune shrubs is shortly after they finish blooming each spring. They are already growing new twigs and branches and will continue for the next few months.

Your pruning goals will determine when you should prune your bushes, your goals for pruning can also impact when you should prune your bushes. For example, if you are pruning to promote flowering, you may need to time your pruning to avoid removing flower buds. If you are pruning for maintenance, such as to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches, you can do so at any time of the year.