QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPruningOvergrown shrubs 0 Vote Up Vote Down Marie Magennis asked 9 years ago When is the best time to cut back? How best should I cut the shrubs back? Should I remove some of the shrubs? Are these shrubs suitable? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago In general, lightly prune back after flowering. Most shrubs will tolerate being cut back harder if necessary, or some can be remvoed entirely. More on pruning at; Â https://gardenie.wpengine.com/gerrycategory/pruning/?id=5415