Evergreen shrubs require little or no pruning once they have been planted. However to maintain their vigour and to promote healthy shrubs a small amount of pruning is required especially towards the middle or late spring. Mid spring and late spring are the periods chosen for pruning ever green shrubs as the weather conditions are most ideal for this job. Some shrubs may be overgrown and may therefore require pruning to help them rejuvenate. After the pruning job is completed, it is necessary to feed the shrubs with a multipurpose fertilizer. A rose fertilizer would be ideal for evergreen shrubs.

Some small shrubs like lavender and heathers have to be replaced once in ten years as these are short lived. Have them pruned once yearly to prevent them from turning woody. Make sure to useful professional tools, like the Bahco Pruning Saw 349, for the job as well; rather than risk making a mistake with old and rusty hand-me-down tools. Pruning also helps extend their life and improve flowering. Remove unhealthy sprigs during mid spring.

Medium sized shrubs like Berberis Darwinii, Viburnum Tinus, and Escallonia require pruning only after they have flowered. Old wood sprigs should be removed during mid spring and pruning must be done after they have flowered. Rhododendrons shrubs are classified as large evergreens and require very little pruning except when their sprigs are found to be diseased, dead or damaged. Pruning mid spring helps with the growth of new shoots or buds.

It is very important to apply a good fertilizer after pruning. Applying fertilizer allows for new shoots and buds to develop faster and keep your shrubs looking fresh and green. Prune your evergreen shrubs and see them flowering and looking attractive.

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