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Q.The Best Time To Trim, Prune The Garden With Professional Service.

Zone 98264 | Anonymous added on January 14, 2022 | Answered

I have 11 rhododendrons and the rest of them hedges. What’s the best time to ask for pruning service? Thanks for the advice!

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on January 16, 2022

Spring flowering shrubs such as rhododendrons are best pruned after flowering to maintain shape. Remove dead wood at any time. Rhododendrons need little pruning unless the shrubs are overgrown.
Here is help for pruning rhododendrons and other evergreens.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-prune-shrubs-ease

https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2076/2017/06/C117-Rhododendrons-16.pdf

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/pruning-evergreens.htm

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