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    Can weigela be cut back?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Yes, weigela can be cut back. Ideally, it's best to do this after the final frost of the winter season.
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    Can you cut back Choisya?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Once they are strongly established, you can trim them to any shape and size you want. But overall, they don't need any special trimmings.
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    When should I cut back Hebe?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    They should be trimmed at the start of the growing season or just at the end of winter.
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    What is the best time of the year to trim bushes?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    You can trim bushes any time of the year as long as you don't do it during late fall. If it is a major trimming, it's best to do it during the time the plant is dormant, like in the winter.
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    Can I prune a mock orange on the first of October in northern Michigan?
    Ninox
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    Mock orange shrubs have to be pruned during winter. January should be the ideal time.
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