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Jun 30, Informal hedges, which are allowed to grow into a more natural shape, will require trimming just once or twice per year. Start cutting near the bottom on the hedge and work your way up toward the top. Move the cutting bar in a slow, steady pace. Allow the cutting Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Nov 21, When trimming without a wire frame the process is somewhat different. First, you will want to slowly and carefully form the shrub into a basic geometrical shape.

For example, for a cat, trim the bush into different ways to trim a bush oval shape. Then, place some sticks to Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.

Just remove as much of the dead or unhealthy section as possible.

Apr 20, To thin a dense shrub, prune up to one-third of its side branches where they connect to the main stem. If it’s a multi-stem shrub, prune out the branches at Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins. Jul 26, If you’re in the shower with a wet trimmer, apply a thin layer of cream or gel beforehand. Don’t use lather or get in the shower with a dry trimmer.

Shave in the direction of the grain first, then Author: Jennifer Chesak.