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scienceeasy

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on: Jul 22, 2018
What is the general rule for pruning hedges to prevent them from becoming bare at the base?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why do you always prune back to an outward-pointing bud or branch when pruning a shrub?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Always maintain the top of the hedge narrower than the base.

Answer to Question 2

To encourage the new growth that is produced to grow outward rather than inward toward the center of the shrub. This will produce a better form and give more light to the new growth.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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