How to prune a butterfly bush (in my zone 9 garden) the simple and quick way!

Pruning butterfly bushes is a super easy yearly chore that is actually quite enjoyable! It can feel scary to hack something back so severely! But it’s so worth it! Here’s how!!
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[@DebRoo11]

I didnt get to pruning mine this spring and the top got so heavy when it bloomed it easily fell over 😅 prune your butterfly bushes peeps 😅

[@paulastafford1642]

What season do you recommend pruning, spring or fall?

[@Austrian_blood]

I would think Fall.