Why Pruning Matters: The Surprising Benefits for Your Shrubs

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Discover why pruning is essential for healthy shrubs! This guide reveals the surprising benefits, from increased blooms to improved plant health.

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The Aesthetics

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Maintaining plant health.

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Controlling growth and the overall size.

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Encouraging fruit and flower production.

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Creating topiaries or spirals.

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Rejuvenating plants.

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Safety

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Follow along to learn more about how to properly prune.

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