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Want more blooms? Prune these 5 garden plants in August

August is often seen as a quiet month for gardeners, sandwiched between the peak flush of summer flowers and the slow wind-down towards autumn. But experts say this is exactly the window when a few strategic snips can make all the difference between a garden that fizzles out by September and one that keeps producing colour well into the cooler months. Pruning in August isn't about drastic cutbacks, it's about tidying spent growth, redirecting a plant's energy, and in some cases, coaxing out a second round of blooms before the season ends. Here are five plants that gardening experts say deserve your pruning shears this month.

29 Jul 2026 3:00 pm