Shape Your Shrubs: Evergreen Hedges

Shape Your Shrubs

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Step 1.

Evergreen Hedges

1. If the foliage on the sides of the hedge gets insufficient sunlight, it will die back. Taper the sides of the hedge so that the lower branches are wider than those at the top.

Step 2.

2. To stimulate growth, trim a hedge with hedge shears or electric clippers below the desired height in spring. When you prune later in the season, don't remove all new growth.

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