THINNING Thinning out is a kind of pruning wherein shoots are entirely removed from the point of origin, allowing no regrowth to occur from the cut ends. 3
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Rejuvenating/ Renewal Pruning Rejuvenating or Renewal pruning is a kind of pruning in which overgrown limbs are removed to encourage new branches to take place. This requires cutting a large part of the shrub, usually around 6 to 12 inches, above the ground, and waiting for it to grow again. 5