"Jo Ann" wrote in message
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I have read that one should not prune shrubs in the fall, since that
will prompt them to put out more growth heading into winter. However,
due to my extended absences this summer, my shrubs became overgrown and
look really ratty. Do I really have to just grin and bear it until
spring?

Thanks in advance for all advice,
Jo Ann


Basically, yes.