Generate an article explaining which shrubs and perennials benefit from pruning in late summer.
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Generate a full detail guide on late-summer pruning, a timely task for August. The guide must be clear and specific to prevent mistakes. It should include: 1. An explanation of why late summer is the right time to prune certain plants. 2. A detailed list of plants that SHOULD be pruned now (e.g., lavender, certain hydrangeas) with instructions. 3. A detailed list of plants that should NEVER be pruned now (e.g., spring-blooming shrubs like lilac or forsythia) and an explanation of why. 4. A guide to the proper pruning techniques. Please include a strong disclaimer about researching specific plant needs.