That's my approach to size control, too, Topbird. So far I've not lost any shrubs or trees with that approach. They invariably come back for me. Only just last week, I had our former yard man lower by a foot an almost thorny privet of some sort (I didn't plant it) that surrounds my veranda out front. He told me there would be almost no leaves left on the bushes and it might kill them. I could tell he REALLY didin't want to cut that much off, but they were blocking my view out across the lane. But I told him"Just humor me on this one as I'm certain, after your heavy pruning last year doing no harm, they will come back just fine, even healthier for the haircut." He reluctantly began the job. Well, a week later and little shoots are already popping out on the branches, so I'm not worried a bit about those privet shrubs. Scorecard: Peggy 1; gardener 0.
The variegated forms are usually less hardy than the solid colours - as with many plants. Some of them are the prettiest ones unfortunately!
I'm with the two of you on the 'prune and take your chances' method. If you have to move something, there's nothing to lose. I think it's simply a matter of picking the time, if possible, and then being sensible. Most shrubs come back.
Usually....
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
quick update on the said shrub it is going to the large garden in the sky I'm afraid not my decision only my job free to collector once I have dug it up very large truck needed and a lot of glue lol!
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That's my approach to size control, too, Topbird. So far I've not lost any shrubs or trees with that approach. They invariably come back for me. Only just last week, I had our former yard man lower by a foot an almost thorny privet of some sort (I didn't plant it) that surrounds my veranda out front. He told me there would be almost no leaves left on the bushes and it might kill them. I could tell he REALLY didin't want to cut that much off, but they were blocking my view out across the lane. But I told him"Just humor me on this one as I'm certain, after your heavy pruning last year doing no harm, they will come back just fine, even healthier for the haircut." He reluctantly began the job. Well, a week later and little shoots are already popping out on the branches, so I'm not worried a bit about those privet shrubs. Scorecard: Peggy 1; gardener 0.
I think our approach is called "Gardener's Instinct" Peggy - and it's usually right
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I think you enjoyed that Pete
The variegated forms are usually less hardy than the solid colours - as with many plants. Some of them are the prettiest ones unfortunately!
I'm with the two of you on the 'prune and take your chances' method. If you have to move something, there's nothing to lose. I think it's simply a matter of picking the time, if possible, and then being sensible. Most shrubs come back.
Usually....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
quick update on the said shrub it is going to the large garden in the sky I'm afraid not my decision only my job free to collector once I have dug it up very large truck needed and a lot of glue lol!
A plant removed is a new planting opportunity
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.