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Pruning Plants in October for Healthier Growth

While autumn is a time of winding down in the garden, there is still much to be done, including tidying up and trimming back. Although most plants require pruning in either winter or spring, some benefit from an end-of-season trim.

October is a good time to prune many garden plants in the UK. Pruning helps prepare plants for winter and encourages healthy growth in spring.

According to Julian Palphramand, Head of Plants at British Garden Centres, pruning in October gives the garden a head start for next spring.

Author's summary: Prune plants in October for healthier spring growth.

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