What are the different techniques for pruning shrubs?

There are a number of techniques pruning to maintain landscape shrubs and shrubs. Different pruning techniques are required depending on the type of shrub and year as well as on the desired effect. Some techniques include pruning renewal, thinning, grip and cut.

In general, late winter and early in the spring just before the plants begin to produce new growth, the best times for pruning shrubs are. Pruning autumn can stimulate flushing of new growth, which will make the shrub sensitive to winter frost. On the other hand, heavy pruning in spring and early summer removes actively growing shoots and buds, preventing new plant growth. Light pruning can be performed at any time of the year and some techniques such as grip are performed after new growth.

Restoring pruning is a method used for pruning shrubs that grow rapidly and create more stems. The renewal cutting technique, also called rejuvenation of pruning, requires a reduction in 1/3 stems to 1 to 2 inches(about 2.5 to 5 cm) tall at the end of winter or early in the spring. The oldest stems should be removed, so only new growth. This method works well to encourage older shrubs or shrubs that have been left unruly for a long time to create new growth.

Variations of techniques pruning renewal for pruning fast growing shrubs is to reduce growth to the desired shape and size each year. Once the ideal size of the shrub is determined, all further growth is cut every year. This technique is best used to maintain growing shrubs in a dense, neat shape and prevent them from getting "tuggy".

Another method for cutting shrubs when thinning. Dilution involves removing selected branches to create a more open appearance and to achieve the desired shape. Selected branches are removed when they emerge from an older branch or from Primary STEM or Trunk. This method is best pIt equals before the new growth appears at the end of winter and spring.

Shearing is a method of pruning that is best used in pruning shrubs that are grown as hedges. The hedge trimmer is used to interrupt all growth on the outside of the plant. This is used to create formal hedges and topiars. The cut is performed during the growing season whenever the hedge grows 8 inches (about 20 cm) above the desired height and width.

At the beginning of the growing season, gardeners can use pruning techniques called grip when pruning shrubs. Once new green shoots emerge from the foundations of multi -touch shrubs, they are cropped or clamped on or slightly above the soil line. This method is similar to renovation trimming, but is done in the spring after new growth begins.