How much pruning does a plant need?

How much pruning does a plant need?

Tracy DiSabato-Aust (Garden Designer and Author) gives expert video advice on: What is 'pruning'?; What variables are involved in pruning?; How much pruning does a plant need? and more...

That would depend on the type of plant, on the species and again what your objective is. Some plants, like certain Geranium, really require pruning after flowering to keep them looking good. With many of our spring flowering plants, a lot of people grow the moss phlox and that really should be sheared after flowering to keep it nice and full. So, again, it's very species specific on what we prune and when we prune.