Pruning Lantana

Q. My lantana is about to eat my house! They are 15 to over 20 feet wide each. My neighbors’ lantana are only about 4 feet across. Mine are much too large for the space given to them. Should I cut them back now?

Not the lantana written about but to give you a look if you don't know it.

A. You can cut them back now to about an inch. It will leave the area bare and twiggy. There is time for them to grow and fill out again. If you have the time, selectively cut back the bigger diameter stems and leave the smaller ones closer to center. This will leave the newer flowers but reduce its size.

            If it does not freeze it will grow from its terminal or side buds and get big. Next year cut it all back to an inch of the soil in early January regardless of whether it freezes or not. This will contain its size. Your neighbors’ plants were probably cut back during the winter.