Pruning

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WORDS: ASHLEY EDWARDS. PHOTOS: SARAH CUTTLE; PAUL DEBOIS.

Prune over

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BBC Gardeners World Magazine

Bringing order from chaos is fundamental to gardening, especially after the summer holidays, so get stuck in, says Joe Swift

OCTOBER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO TRIM BACK YOUR GARDEN’S HEDGE GROWTH – HERE’S HOW…

A little nip and tuck now can help keep pests and disease at bay

Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn

Turn this fallen asset into a powerhouse garden resource

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring

Bringing order from chaos is fundamental to gardening, especially after the summer holidays, so get stuck in, says Joe Swift

OCTOBER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO TRIM BACK YOUR GARDEN’S HEDGE GROWTH – HERE’S HOW…

A little nip and tuck now can help keep pests and disease at bay

Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn

Turn this fallen asset into a powerhouse garden resource

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring