How to Trim Your Evergreens
We love evergreens for so many reasons, including year-round beauty, providing a safe place for birds to nest, and their instant privacy! Did you know that caring for them is actually quite simple? Learn how to efficiently trim your evergreens while you prep your yard for winter!
At Down to Earth, we sell DOZENS of evergreen varieties in every shape + size to fit your needs! Speaking of shape…did you know that trimming your evergreens can promote healthy growth + keep them looking snazzy? August is the ideal time to prune and shape your evergreens, giving them efficient time to callus before the cold midwest winter blows in! Those cute spiral + pom pom evergreens don't just grow that way - they take just a little bit of TLC.
SIMPLE STEPS...
Create a rough mental plan of how you would like the finished product to look
Grab your hedge shears + start shaping your evergreen as you like! (Need a new pair of shears? Visit our Garden Shop for options!)
We recommend following the natural shape of your evergreen (dependant upon the variety)
Be sure to view it from all angles to ensure an even trim
Start with small, light cuts. You can always go back for more, but you can’t glue to needles/foliage back on 😉
3. Keep going until you reach the desired shape
4. Stand back + admire your work!
After the first few frosts, we suggest applying Wilt Stop, an awesome product that helps prevent evergreen winter burns during harsh winters, especially if your shrubs/trees are on the north side of your home or buildings (these take the brunt of the winter blasts!). If you prune + trim each year, you should only need to perform small, light pruning each August to maintain a healthy evergreen!
Our yard team is ready to help you find your next evergreen, guide you to pruning + trimming tools, or give you advice on your existing plants!