Sometimes, you've got to be cruel to be kind. Lopping branches from your prized plants may seem cruel, but a
properly pruned plant can stay healthier, grow thicker, produce more flowers and bear more fruit. However, you
can't just start cutting away willy-nilly or you may do more harm than good. The experts at The Grounds Guys®
are trained to know how to match the right pruning method with the right plant at the right time of year.
Different plants have specific needs, including when to prune, how much to prune and what type of pruning
method is best to use. But some plants need little or no pruning, and shear-happy gardeners may contribute to
their decline or demise. For example, "crape murder" describes the zealous -- and unnecessary -- topping of
crape myrtles. "Topping," which removes all the top growth of a plant and results in a drastic reduction in
shape and size, is not recommended for crape myrtles and other plants. If you've missed the mark a bit by
improperly cutting your plants, The Grounds Guys can help get them looking neat and tidy again.
