FAQs


When are my bushes going to be pruned? Or I am not happy with the way they are pruning.


When are my bushes going to be pruned? Or I am not happy with the way they are pruning.

Pruning in Lake Ridge Club begins around late May and continues throughout the growing season.

In general early growing and blooming plants like Forsythia, Viburnum and Euonymus are pruned first but only after the blooms have faded. This is because the blooms are produced on old wood and late pruning would affect the plant’s blooms the following year. Other plants are pruned later in the year but again AFTER their blooms have faded. Conifers and evergreens have different requirements and require different techniques. They are pruned at different times. In addition, dormant pruning and/or fine pruning occurs from time to time.

Because plant material coming into contact with a home can cause damage to the structure, our vendors have been instructed to remove the offending material upon notice or after being advised by the management. Residents are free to do minor additional pruning to further customize the plants around their houses except they may NOT perform severe pruning or shaping that affects the plants health or alters the plants natural shape.

Because mistakes and omissions can and do occur, please use the Suggestions Form to send a note to manager alerting us to any specific concerns about the pruning of plants around your house.