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Author When is early Spring?
Nick Powell

2008-02-22, 5:25 pm


Hey all,

When do you think it will be safe for me to start pruning back my
Shrubs that are classified as "prune in early Spring". Is this weekend
too early?

I've noticed that a few of my Shrubs are starting to bud - it's
probably due to some of the warm weather.

If it helps, I'm in Guildford, Surrey.

Cheers,
Nick




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Nick Powell
Helen R

2008-02-22, 5:25 pm


Nick Powell;775746 Wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> When do you think it will be safe for me to start pruning back my
> Shrubs that are classified as "prune in early Spring". Is this weekend
> too early?
>
> I've noticed that a few of my Shrubs are starting to bud - it's
> probably due to some of the warm weather.
>
> If it helps, I'm in Guildford, Surrey.
>
> Cheers,
> Nick


Traditionally spring doesn't start until 21st March, but I believe the
Met Office classes 1st March as the 1st day of spring.

Personally, I find it easier to prune before you get too much new
growth, but I don't worry too much about the exact timing.




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Helen R
JennyC

2008-02-23, 9:27 am


"Nick Powell" <Nick.Powell.234e897@gardenbanter.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Nick.Powell.234e897@gardenbanter.co.uk...
>
> Hey all,
>
> When do you think it will be safe for me to start pruning back my
> Shrubs that are classified as "prune in early Spring". Is this weekend
> too early?
>
> I've noticed that a few of my Shrubs are starting to bud - it's
> probably due to some of the warm weather.
>
> If it helps, I'm in Guildford, Surrey.
>
> Cheers,
> Nick


How long is a piece of string ? :~))

Gut feeling works for me - I've pruned a few things already....
Jenny


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