Overgrown Shrubs

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This set of deciduous shrubs haven't been pruned for a long time, if ever.  It's time to cut them all the way down to the ground with just a few inches remaining.


The messy shrubs are now just mere stumps.  Let's see what happens.


They are coming back!  They are nice and green, and there's even a fourth shrub that was hiding under a larger shrub nearby.  A little mulch around them will keep the weeds away, and makes the area look groomed and well cared for.



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