"When basal foliage begins to appear in the spring, it's the optimal time to prune asters down to where the new growth begins," says Speight. "As the new growth evolves, cutting back the spent ...

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Avoid trimming fall-flowering bushes like mums and asters until flowers fade ... minimized state during winter and should not be stimulated into vulnerable new growth by pruning. Delay trimming until ...

Prune: Thin fruit tree blossoms and developing fruit as needed ... Divide or transplant hardy perennials (aster, chrysanthemum, hosta). Divide spring bulbs (daffodils, Pacific Coast iris, tulips).