4. Pruning
Many people do not realize just how important it is to prune their shrubs. Pruning your shrubs is what is going to help them maintain their shape and their size. It is important to make sure that you are pruning your shrubs on a regular basis.
It is a good idea to make use of different tools in order to prune your shrubs properly. The best time to prune your shrubs is during the spring months. You can also give them a good pruning right before winter. This will help them to keep their shape during the winter months.
Pruning is really a simple process, but it is important to make sure that you are careful. You should cut off any dead limbs or leaves from the shrubs.
In addition, any area that is growing in a weird direction should be removed. You can easily shape shrubs to grow to the size and shape that you desire.