How Do You Prune Shrubs, Evergreens & Bushes?
When it comes to pruning evergreen trees, shrubs and bushes, less is more. Most evergreens naturally grow in a pleasing shape. Pruning of these types of plants should be restricted to preventing disease as well as controlling the size of the plant. Shaping the plant by cutting the ends off uniformly with hedge trimmers should be avoided. This can give your evergreen an unnatural shape. Always wear safety gloves and goggles when pruning branches. You should also consider wearing a hard hat If you are cutting branches over your head Identify the species of evergreen that you are dealing with. Every evergreen is different. By identifying your evergreen, you can determine the ideal shape of your species. Wait until mid-June or July to prune your evergreen trees and broadleaf flowering bushes such as azaleas. By the midpoint of the year, most evergreens have finished their flush of growth from spring, but will not have set buds for the next year. This will help give you an idea of how much
