For the Grounds Behind the Great Houses, September Is Pruning Month

Garden experts are telling homeowners which plants need cutting back this month—and which ones should be left alone until later in the season. The distinction matters for the kind of grounds that surround the estates and country places this desk covers, where a garden is maintained on the same calendar as the house itself. Nine plants make the list for September pruning, according to the guidance, with equal emphasis on what not to touch just yet. For owners of larger properties, the timing is as much a part of upkeep as any roofline or facade.

With reporting from Veranda.