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What is the general rule for pruning hedges to prevent them from becoming bare at the base?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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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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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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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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