Shrubs should not be trimmed with power tools or hedgers. Instead, use hand pruners and selectively remove desired branches. Dieback from cold temperatures should be removed to promote spring growth. Shrubs and groundcover should only be pruned after the flowering has completed. Dead, diseased or injured wood should be removed to maintain plant health. Pruning should be done to retain the natural structure and not in formal or geometric shapes, like cubes or balls. Dried seed pods that have not fallen to the ground should be removed. More than 20% of shrub foliage should not be removed on a regular basis.
Click on the photo album below to see some of the shrubs and groundcover that can be renovated.
To learn more and see if your property is a candidate for renovation-style pruning, feel free to reach out to our team. We can be reached in the office at 602-252-6434, via email at [email protected], or connect with us socially at www.Facebook.com/Xeriscapes and on Twitter @XeriscapesAZ.