Breathing new life into your landscape's oldest residents.
Over time, some shrubs and trees can become leggy, unproductive, or overly large for their space. Rejuvenating pruning is a more aggressive form of pruning designed to stimulate fresh, vigorous new growth from the base or main stems.
This process can take place over one season or several years, depending on the species and the health of the plant. The result is a more compact, lush, and healthy plant that looks years younger.
Leaves only appear at the very tips of long, woody stems, leaving the center of the plant empty.
A noticeable decrease in flower production or size compared to previous years.
The plant has outgrown its intended space and light pruning is no longer sufficient.
For sensitive species or very old specimens, we recommend a gradual approach. Instead of cutting everything back at once, we remove one-third of the oldest stems each year for three years.
This "renewal pruning" method ensures the plant always has enough foliage to produce energy, reducing the risk of shock while still achieving a complete rejuvenation by the end of the third season.
Rejuvenation is like a fresh start, and your plants will need extra support to fuel their new growth. Here is our expert advice for the following months: