5 Tips On Trimming and Pruning Shrubbery and Bushes

Spring is coming and its time to have your shrubbery and bushes trimmed and pruned! Bushes and shrubbery can be the main focal point of a yard. Get a head start on prepping your backyard for the summer BBQs and family get-togethers. If you want your property to be the most talked about in the neighborhood here are some things you can start doing.

• The Best Times To Have Your Shrubbery Trimmed And Pruned 

The best times to have your shrubbery trimmed and pruned are in late winter early spring. Typically in March and April. You want to make sure you are not doing a heavy pruning and you are doing a rejuvenating pruning or you can stop the flowers from growing by a few years.

• Do Your Research Or Hire A Professional

Trimming and pruning can seem simple and it can be if you know what you are doing. Make sure you do your research first and you feel comfortable using hedge clippers pruning tools ex. Safety always comes first so if you don't feel comfortable or feel like you don't know what you are doing hire a professional to do it for you.

• Young and Old Shrubbery And Pruning

Young shrubbery should be pruned lightly to make them grow more fuller. Over pruning, shrubbery can stunt their growth or cause damage. Older or neglected shrubs may need more extensive pruning. This process can take a long time for shrubbery that needs to be brought back to life so to speak. Shrubbery and bushes have different pruning and trimming specifics and it's important to be aware of that when doing it yourself.

• Avoid Pruning Young or Newly Planted Trees

Avoid pruning young or newly planted trees. At this early stage, you only want to remove broken and dead branches. Young and newly planted trees need as many leaves as possible to produce food for themselves. This food is what is needed for the tree to have good root growth.

• Trim Dead And Broken Branches 

Make sure you trim back all dead and broken branches in your shrubbery and bushes. This helps encourage new growth. This can also keep debris from falling onto your lawn and garden beds and prevent future problems. Trimming dead and broken branches can also help with maintaining the shape of the shrubbery or bush.

There you have it! I hope you enjoyed our article "5 Tips On Trimming and Pruning Shrubbery and Bushes!

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