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Keep topiary in shape

Now is a good time to trim any evergreen topiary as the younger spring growth has matured and there’s plenty of time for the plant to recover before winter.

Use shears for small-leaved topiary such as box and small-leaveduse secateurs to cut individual stems back to just above a bud.

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