Pruning shrubs
- Why spring is the best time to prune your shrubs
- The three best pruning techniques to encourage better gardening displays
- Match the plants in your garden with the type of pruning they need
What's in this guide
Pruning tips
Spring vs autumn pruning plus which tools you'll need.
Light pruning
Some plants only require gentle pruning to look their best.
Remove dead wood
Stop mature shrubs becoming scruffy by removing dead wood.
Hard pruning
There are some shrubs that need cutting back hard.