Once the fear of frost is behind us then you can tackle spring pruning.  You will prune the plants by cutting back to the green or live wood.  Once this has been done try to shape the plant.  Some plants may be reduced in size after our freeze event however they will flush with new growth once we have 72 degree soil temperature.  Some plants may show little or no green wood but could be root hardy so cut to the ground and then, wait and see.  With some plants such as tropicals it could be May before you see any signs of growth.

Do not be discouraged.  If you cannot wait it may be time to rethink your design by including more native plant materials.

Happy gardening.

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