May Pruning Tips: Keep Your Trees and Shrubs Healthy All Season
As the growing season kicks into full gear, May is the perfect time to give your landscape the care it needs to thrive. One of the most important steps you can take right now? Pruning. Regular, well-timed pruning helps maintain the health and appearance of your trees and shrubs—and May offers the ideal conditions to get it done.
Why Prune in May?
By May, plants have had time to come out of dormancy and begin active growth. Pruning at this stage helps:
- Remove winter damage such as dead or broken branches
- Shape and control growth before plants become too dense
- Improve air circulation and light penetration
- Encourage healthier flowering and fuller foliage
Which Plants Benefit Most from May Pruning?
Many popular landscape shrubs and trees respond well to May pruning, including:
- Boxwoods
- Viburnum
- Hydrangeas (depending on the variety)
- Forsythia (after blooming)
- Privet
- Ornamental trees and evergreens
Pruning at the right time can make a big difference in how these plants perform and look throughout the summer months.
Don’t Forget Tree and Shrub Spraying
Pruning is only part of a healthy care routine—May is also a critical time to protect your plants from pests and disease. Preventative spraying for trees and shrubs can stop issues before they start, especially for common threats like:
- Aphids
- Bagworms
- Scale insects
- Fungal diseases
A properly timed spraying program helps maintain plant health, reduces damage, and keeps your landscape looking its best.
Let Landesign Plus Help
Our team provides expert pruning and spraying services to keep your trees and shrubs in peak condition throughout the season. With professional care and local experience, we’ll help your landscape thrive in May and beyond.