Trim the shrub to remove the old flowers soon after they die.

Trimming shrubs and hedges may open up views you had forgotten were there.

Houses are ringed with white picket fences and codes dictating the height of residents' grass and ratio of perfectly trimmed shrubs to manicured lawn are strictly enforced.

With newly planted shady trees and neatly trimmed shrubs, the promenade quickly became a favourite place for an evening stroll.