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andrea

By andrea

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Not sure if I should have posted this in questions, but anyway, I could do with some advice on cutting back or replacing overgrown shrubs in my garden. The three in question are:

The Hebe and the Photinia have been in the garden for 15 years plus at least, the broom about 3 years. I want to keep all three but in a smaller form! The hebe gives privacy to my front window, the photinia gives privacy from the path and the broom smells heavenly!
Any advice on pruning or otherwise would be appreciated.

  • Blog posted on 4 May, 2012
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stripes
Stripes
 

You can cut all three back Andrea, the Hebe you can do quite hard same with the Broom and the Photinia just tidy it up, hope this helps.

4 May, 2012

terratoonie
Terratoonie
 

Your shrubs look stunning ! :o)

4 May, 2012

andrea
Andrea
 

Thanks for the help...feel a bit braver now to attack them....I guess they must be doing well Terratoonie, just prefer them a bit more petite. :-)

4 May, 2012

terratoonie
Terratoonie
 

Yes, shrubs can get a bit out of control at times ;o)

4 May, 2012

lincslass
Lincslass
 

They might be a bit too big for for you but gosh they are lovely...

4 May, 2012

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