Shrub trimming is an important part of maintaining the health and appearance of your landscape. While many homeowners may only think to trim their shrubs once a year, it is actually best to perform this task twice per year in our region. Trimming your shrubs once in late June/early July and again in late September/early October can have a number of benefits for both the shrubs and your landscape as a whole.
By trimming your shrubs twice per year, you are promoting healthy growth and encouraging dense, full foliage. The first trimming in late June/early July removes any dead or damaged growth from the spring and allows the shrubs to focus their energy on producing new growth for the rest of the growing season. The second trimming in late September/early October helps to remove any growth that may have become diseased or damaged over the summer and encourages the shrubs to enter winter in a healthy state.
It is important to note that not all shrubs should be trimmed at the same time. Some shrubs, such as spring-blooming shrubs, should only be trimmed after they have finished blooming. Trimming these shrubs before they have a chance to bloom can remove their flower buds and reduce the amount of blooms you will see in the spring.
Overall, performing shrub trimming twice per year is the best way to maintain the health and appearance of your landscape. Regular trimming will promote healthy growth, encourage dense foliage, and help your shrubs to enter winter in a healthy state. By following these guidelines, you can keep your shrubs looking their best all year long. If you need assistance, be sure to reach out to the friendly staff at J and R Property Services.
