Pruning Ornamentals the Right Way
Shrubs, Roses & Crape Myrtles Explained

Proper pruning keeps ornamental shrubs and trees healthy, structured, and productive. Experienced horticulture professionals and a certified arborist demonstrate correct techniques for pruning shrubs, roses, and crape myrtles using proper timing, clean cuts, and plant-specific strategies.

Expert instruction shows how to improve air circulation, manage plant size, direct new growth, and support stronger blooms. The video covers identifying terminal and lateral buds, removing dead wood, opening the center of rose bushes, preventing cane borer damage, and avoiding “crape murder” by pruning crape myrtles as trees rather than hedges.

Clear, professional guidance on tool selection, pruning angles, structural thinning, and long-term maintenance provides reliable methods for managing ornamental plants in the landscape.

We have a large catalog of videos and information about pruning and triming, you can use the links below or visit the list on a separate page here.

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