7 Plants to Prune in July Before it’s Too Late – and Timing is Everything

Most plants need pruning in winter or spring, but these popular perennials need a midsummer trim if they're to flower and ...
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Should you trim shrubs during hot weather?

Southern summers are so hot they can cause distress for a sleeping hound dog under the porch, your Mama, and your shrubs. Why ...
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For Perfectly Trimmed Bushes and Shrubs, You Need a Sharp Hedge Trimmer: Here’s How to Keep it That Way

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your hedge trimmer is an important tool if your lawn includes bushes, shrubs, and other landscaping ...
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When to prune your shrubs for healthier growth this year

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...
Popular Mechanics

The 7 Best Hedge Trimmers for Managing Shrubs and Bushes

Trimming your hedges, like mowing the lawn and pruning your trees, is essential household maintenance. Left to their own devices, your hedges and bushes will turn from sharp lawn fixtures to overgrown ...
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When Is It Too Late To Cut Back Shrubs?

a backyard with a row of shrubs along a privacy fence for added privacy - Diczman/Getty Images Pruning is a necessary task for the majority of shrubs that, when done right, will improve the health and ...