Red Robin Prune Query

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  1. Greg Baylis-Hall

    Greg Baylis-Hall Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all,

    I have a fence panel that Ideally needs to be painted in the next month or so. The problem is I have a great big Red Robin planted in front of it! (roughly 3 metre wide by 2 metres tall) I will need to prune the Red Robin right back. Can some one let me know when is the best time of year to prune it as I really don't wish to harm the shrub. If I need too I can paint the fence after this time.

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    Best to prune late march/april although you can trim throughout growing season. If you prune nowthe new shoots will get damaged over winter.
     
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    Thanks Loofah - In that case I'll paint the fence in mid March.

    Cheers


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    Greg, a plant does what you want it to do, I`d cut it back now. And protect the fence for the bad weather.:thumb:
     
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    Don't you wish :D
     
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    Ivory, it`s what secateurs are for.:thumb::D
     
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