Shrubs to Shear, Hack, or Leave Alone

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    1. 3 Basic Cuts for Common Shrubs
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    Before you grab the shears, watch this lesson! Expert gardener Cass Turnbull explains the basics of how to prune different types of shrubs in your garden.

    Before you grab the shears, watch this lesson! Expert gardener Cass Turnbull explains the basics of how to prune different types of shrubs in your garden.

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    2. Exceptions to the No Shear Rule
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    Shearing isn't categorically evil; it's just often done by mistake. In this lesson, expert gardener Cass Turnbull discusses plants that are OK to shear.

    Shearing isn't categorically evil; it's just often done by mistake. In this lesson, expert gardener Cass Turnbull discusses plants that are OK to shear.

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    3. Hard Pruning Tips for Hackable Shrubs
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    Explore the exciting world of hard pruning for hackable shrubs. Expert gardener Cass Turbnull offers tips for maintaining hardy shrubs and sub-shrubs.

    Explore the exciting world of hard pruning for hackable shrubs. Expert gardener Cass Turbnull offers tips for maintaining hardy shrubs and sub-shrubs.

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    4. Pruning Sensitive Trees and Shrubs
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    There are some plants that respond to even light pruning with unsightly water sprouts. In this lesson, learn the limits of pruning these untouchable plants.

    There are some plants that respond to even light pruning with unsightly water sprouts. In this lesson, learn the limits of pruning these untouchable plants.

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Jen T
From an extreme beginner, thank you! This was so helpful. Our bushes and plants are growing and uneven. I knew taking the shearer to them wasn't a good idea. So glad I held off and discovered this and you. Again, thank you.
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