Monty Don on pruning advice and when to cut back or not
Monty Don on pruning advice and when to cut back or not  
Podcast: BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
Published On: Tue Sep 02 2025
Description: A fair amount of cutting back and pruning takes places at Longmeadow. Monty Don explains when it all happens and why, and clarifies when plants should be cut back and when to leave them. Along with making sure you have the correct tool for the job, he also discusses the importance of using the right gardening kit and techniques - and reassures that if mistakes are made, the plant will probably recover quicker than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices