Pruning Shrubs

Overgrown Bushes

Pruning or trimming

First decide the shape you want the bush/shrub to be eventually.

Next, follow some pruning basics:
Cut away no more than a third of the bush per year.
When thinning overly dense growth, cut away any branches that cross over another or are growing toward the middle of the bush.

Flowering shrubs - Always prune after the blosoms are gone.
Always take a moment to look over your work. Don't get impatient when cutting.

Trimming and pruning is a process as well as a technique.
You can always come back and trim a little more off later.

Depending on the species, you may have some pretty tough decisions to make. Certain bushes require a little more imagination and patience to create a great looking product, some just need to be replaced.

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