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7 Shrubs You Should Always Prune in Fall for Better Growth Next Spring, According to Gardeners

Key Points Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type.Cut back new wood ...
The Columbian

Gardening With Allen: Pruning can restore too-thick shrubs

My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. They look like balls and boxes. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to ...
WRAL

Basic Shrub Pruning Techniques

Well-pruned shrubs and trees are a hallmark of a carefully tended yard or garden. Foundation plantings are lush and full, and blooming shrubs display their blossoms on shapely branches that accentuate ...
The Gazette

Year-round gardening: When - and how - to prune

Proper pruning technique will keep your shrubs healthier, encourage blooms and manage shape and size. Early spring is a great time to get started. Broken, damaged, diseased or branches that rub ...
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Prune shrubs to restore natural shape and thickness

Question: My shrubs have been sheared so they are thick and unnatural. Can I do some pruning that will bring them back to their natural shape and thickness? Is now a good time to prune? Answer: Yes, ...
KING5

Got a thorny barberry? Ciscoe has some tricks for pruning

SEATTLE — “So, this barberry is a monster. It's out of control. It's way too big, starting to block the light from parts of my garden," said Ciscoe Morris, as he struggled to pull two gloves on to ...
The Columbian

Gardening With Allen: These hardy shrubs don’t need pruning

I am tired of pruning my overgrown barberry and Spirea shrubs in my front landscape. What would you suggest for replacement shrubs that will stay under 4 feet without pruning and keep their leaves all ...